<DIV><p>“He is James Joyce reborn as a rap artist.”—Mel Gussow, <i>The New York Times</i></p><p>This collection includes <i>Albanian Softshoe</i>, <i>Mister Original Bugg</i>, <i>Cleveland</i>, <i>Bad Penny</i>, <i>Cellophane</i>, <i>Three Americanisms</i>, <i>Fnu Lnu</i>, <i>Girl Gone</i>, <i>Hypatia</i>, <i>The Sandalwood Box</i> and <i>Cat’s Paw</i>. Written between 1983 and 1998, they showcase Wellman’s ongoing exploration of the limits of language and the consequences of humanity in the postmodern world.</p></DIV>