Robert Coover (2011 Event)

The reissue of his early novels as Penguin Classics in 2011
underlines his status as a giant of American literary
postmodernism. Stories like Spanking the Maid, Gerald's Party and
Pricksongs and Descants show that a mordant – and morbid – humour
are part of his genius. One former student described Coover as
'the most generous, rabidly intelligent, accessible, erudite and
hilarious teacher I have ever met.' Another said 'Coover is flame
retardant'. Recorded live, in conversation with Scotland's own
literary firebrand Stuart Kelly, at the 2011 Edinburgh
International Book Festival.