Cannery Row Absurdist Fiction and the magnum opus of

and the magnum opus of one of America’s most enduring authors

the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers

'A daring debut

Translated by Stefan Tobler

Cannery Row Absurdist Fiction and the magnum opus ofIn the din and stink that is Cannery Row a colourful blend of misfits gamblers, whores, drunks, bums and artists survive side by side in a jumble of adventure and mischief. Lee Chong, the astute owner of the well stocked grocery store, is also the proprietor of the Palace Flophouse that Mack and his troupe of good natured 'boys' call home. Dora runs the brothel with clockwork efficiency and a generous heart, and Doc is the fount of all wisdom. Packed