About the book
From literary cult hero Dennis Cooper comes his most haunting work to date.
“An American master…. Cooper is the most important transgressive literary artist since Burroughs.” --Salon
In secret passageways, hidden rooms, and the troubled mind of our narrator, a mystery perpetually takes shape—and the most compelling clue to its final nature is “the marbled swarm” itself, a complex amalgam of language passed down from father to son.
Cooper ensnares the reader in a world of appearances, where the trappings of high art, old money, and haute cuisine obscure an unspeakable system of coercion and surrender. And as the narrator stalks an elusive truth, traveling from the French countryside to Paris and back again, the reader will be seduced by a voice only Dennis Cooper could create.
Editions of Marbled Swarm
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061715631
Read an Excerpt
From literary cult hero Dennis Cooper comes his most haunting work to date.
“An American master…. Cooper is the most important transgressive literary artist since Burroughs.” --Salon
In secret passageways, hidden rooms, and the troubled mind of our narrator, a mystery perpetually takes shape—and the most compelling clue to its final nature is “the marbled swarm” itself, a complex amalgam of language passed down from father to son.
Cooper ensnares the reader in a world of appearances, where the trappings of high art, old money, and haute cuisine obscure an unspeakable system of coercion and surrender. And as the narrator stalks an elusive truth, traveling from the French countryside to Paris and back again, the reader will be seduced by a voice only Dennis Cooper could create.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marbled Swarm about?
From literary cult hero Dennis Cooper comes his most haunting work to date.
“An American master…. Cooper is the most important transgressive literary artist since Burroughs.” --Salon
In secret passageways, hidden rooms, and the troubled mind of our narrator, a mystery perpetually takes shape—and the most compelling clue to its final nature is “the marbled swarm” itself, a complex amalgam of language passed down from father to son.
Cooper ensnares the reader in a world of appearances, where the trappings of high art, old money, and haute cuisine obscure an unspeakable system of coercion and surrender. And as the narrator stalks an elusive truth, traveling from the French countryside to Paris and back again, the reader will be seduced by a voice only Dennis Cooper could create.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Marbled Swarm?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Marbled Swarm?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061715631
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Marbled Swarm?
Dennis Cooper
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Marbled Swarm is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061715631)
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