Tunneling to the Center of the Earth
Kevin Wilson • 2009 • HarperCollins Publishers
- Author
- Kevin Wilson
- First published
- 2009
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genres
- Fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, short stories (single author)
- ISBN
- 9780061828447
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Tunneling to the Center of the Earth is a debut short story collection written by Kevin Wilson and published by HarperCollins in 2009. The stories emerged from Wilson's graduate work at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, characterized by a blend of surrealism, dark humor, and the mundane frustrations of domestic life. The collection explores themes of disconnection and the bizarre ways people attempt to bridge the gaps between one another.
The book design and thematic structure reflect Wilson's interest in the tension between eccentric premises and emotional realism. Upon its release, it was well-received by literary critics for its inventiveness and stylistic confidence, earning the Shirley Jackson Award. Its critical success helped establish Wilson as a notable voice in contemporary American fiction, setting the tone for his later, widely successful novels.
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