Of the Fountain
(2014)(A book in the Electric Literature's Recommended Reading series)
A Story by Kathleen Winter
"Kathleen Winter's "Of the Fountain," from her wonderful new collection of stories The Freedom in American Songs, explores the points where appearance and judgement collide, often leading us astray. Though the story may seem at first to be about the eccentricity - a word which I think has too often been used to try to encircle Winter's writing - of one of its principal characters Ben, a homeless flamenco dancer, it seems to me to be much more about the perceptions of the narrator, and her inability, despite a willed openness, not to come at things with her own often fear-filled pre-conceptions." - Dan Wells, Publisher, Biblioasis
About the Author: Kathleen Winter's debut novel, Annabel, was selected as a New York Times Editor's Choice for 2011; it was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the three biggest fiction prizes in Canada; it won the Thomas Head Raddall Award (2011) and an Independent Literary Award (2010); and has been translated around the world. The Freedom in American Songs is her most recent collection of short fiction. Born in the UK, Winter now lives in Montreal.
About the Guest Editor: Biblioasis is a literary press based in Windsor, Ontario. It is committed to publishing the best poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in beautifully crafted editions. This year the press celebrated its tenth anniversary.
About the Publisher: Electric Literature is an independent publisher amplifying the power of storytelling through digital innovation. Electric Literature's weekly fiction magazine, Recommended Reading, invites established authors, indie presses, and literary magazines to recommended great fiction. Once a month we feature our own recommendation of original, previously unpublished fiction.
Genre: General Fiction
About the Author: Kathleen Winter's debut novel, Annabel, was selected as a New York Times Editor's Choice for 2011; it was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the three biggest fiction prizes in Canada; it won the Thomas Head Raddall Award (2011) and an Independent Literary Award (2010); and has been translated around the world. The Freedom in American Songs is her most recent collection of short fiction. Born in the UK, Winter now lives in Montreal.
About the Guest Editor: Biblioasis is a literary press based in Windsor, Ontario. It is committed to publishing the best poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in beautifully crafted editions. This year the press celebrated its tenth anniversary.
About the Publisher: Electric Literature is an independent publisher amplifying the power of storytelling through digital innovation. Electric Literature's weekly fiction magazine, Recommended Reading, invites established authors, indie presses, and literary magazines to recommended great fiction. Once a month we feature our own recommendation of original, previously unpublished fiction.
Genre: General Fiction
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