{"title":"Dennis Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eDennis Cooper is a provocative and influential figure in the realm of contemporary literature, renowned for his candid exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of adolescence. With a distinctive style that blends raw honesty with poetic undertones, Cooper delves into the darker facets of youth and identity, offering readers a compelling and unfiltered view of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis novel \u003cem\u003eCloser\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to his ability to weave intense narratives that challenge conventional storytelling. Known for crafting narratives that are as unsettling as they are insightful, Cooper’s works resist easy categorisation, often sparking deep reflection on themes of desire, disillusionment, and the quest for belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough categorised as General Fiction, Dennis Cooper’s novels extend beyond traditional boundaries, making them a captivating read for those intrigued by literature that pushes the envelope. His contributions to modern fiction have earned him an enduring place in literary circles, inviting both admiration and contemplation from readers around the world. Explore this collection and discover the profound and at times, poignant insights of Dennis Cooper's storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"closer-by-dennis-cooper-9781800812895","title":"Closer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction by Lynne Tillman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhysically beautiful and strangely passive, George Miles attracts his fellow students with a mysterious promise, like a wallet lying on the street. \u003cem\u003eCloser\u003c\/em\u003e follows the links of desire that drag George into the arms of boys like John, an artist who deliberately drains his portraits of humanity; Alex, fascinated by splatter films and pornography; and Steve, an underground entrepreneur who turns his parents' garage into a nightclub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo men in their forties, Tom and Philippe, think they can find reality in the sharp outlines of bones and the bright red of blood. Obsessed with the beauty of death, they see in George the perfect object for their passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStill shocking after more than two decades, \u003cem\u003eCloser\u003c\/em\u003e is an unflinchingly provocative exploration of the limits of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711147036908,"sku":"9781800812895","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4229043482829.jpg?v=1754190483"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dennis-cooper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}