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The Shell Game: Writers Play with Borrowed FormsWithin the recent explosion of creative nonfiction, a new type of form is quietly emerging, what Brenda Miller calls "hermit crab essays." The Shell Game is an anthology of these intriguing essays that borrow their structures from ordinary, everyday sources: a recipe, a crossword puzzle, a Craig's List ad. Like their zoological namesake, these essays do not simply wear their borrowed "shells" but inhabit them so perfectly that the borrowed structures
Within the recent explosion of creative nonfiction, a new type of form is quietly emerging, what Brenda Miller calls "hermit crab essays." The Shell Game is an anthology of these intriguing essays that borrow their structures from ordinary, everyday sources: a recipe, a crossword puzzle, a Craig's List ad. Like their zoological namesake, these essays do not simply wear their borrowed "shells" but inhabit them so perfectly that the borrowed structures are wholly integral rather than contrived, both shaping the work and illuminating and exemplifying its subject. The Shell Game contains a carefully chosen selection of beautifully written, thought-provoking hybrid essays tackling a broad range of subjects, including the secrets of the human genome, the intractable pain of growing up black in America, and the gorgeous glow residing at the edges of the autism spectrum. Surprising, delightful, and lyric, these essays are destined to become classics of this new and increasingly popular hybrid form.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 04/01/2018
ISBN: 9780803296763
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d
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These were a great addition to my DYI bathroom remodel. I needed that exact length and it fit perfect for my needs and I was able to install it myself. I’m a 53-year-old woman. I used the other one for a shelf for a candle as well. It holds my oral hygiene caddy well, keeping my sink counter clean.
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Size: 15x6.8, Color: Black
Great product works as described in ad and easy to use. Well built design and good quality. Easy to install. The price was a good value and fast shipped.
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Not too sturdy
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Not the sturdiest or highest of quality, but they look good. We attached them to our headboard as night tables and reinforced them with L braces from Home Depot and they work great
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Size: 24x7.9, Color: Black
Easy to install and look great as floating shelves.
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Good Stability, But Quality Could Improve
I bought this bathroom shelf on Amazon and overall, I’m fairly satisfied with the purchase. It is sturdy and holds my items securely without wobbling. The assembly process was straightforward and didn’t take much time. However, I did expect it to be a bit wider based on the pictures, so make sure to double-check the measurements before ordering. I also wish the overall quality of the materials was a little better, as some parts feel slightly less durable than I expected. That said, it still does the job well and serves its purpose. It’s not a bad purchase, especially if you’re looking for something functional and affordable.
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