Following the death of his son Willie, President Abraham Lincoln visits his tomb, unaware that Willie's spirit lingers in a transitional state known as the bardo. The novel, narrated by a chorus of voices, blends historical fact with fiction to explore themes of grief, attachment, and the afterlife. Saunders' experimental narrative structure offers a poignant meditation on loss and the human condition.
About George Saunders
An American writer of short stories, essays, and children's books, who won the Booker Prize for his novel, Lincoln in the Bardo. He is celebrated for his distinctive, experimental prose, dark humor, and profound empathy for ordinary people navigating complex lives. Saunders's work often satirizes consumerism and social absurdities while deeply exploring themes of kindness, morality, and the human spirit.
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