Death of Francis Bacon & Grief Is the Thing with Feathers & Lanny 3 Books Collection Set by Max Porter - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Death of Francis Bacon
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers
Lanny

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780571366514 9780571327232 9780571340293

Overview:
Three remarkable novels by Max Porter come together in this carefully curated paperback set, inviting readers into his singular, boundary-pushing world. The Death of Francis Bacon presents a bold, intimate portrait of a legendary artist, rendered as seven intense written pictures that dissect genius, mortality, and the creative impulse with surgical clarity and surreal flair. Grief Is the Thing with Feathers follows a bereaved London family where sorrow meets whimsy; the figure of Crow arrives as both trickster and healer, turning despair into unexpected tenderness and humor. Lanny immerses readers in a village whose quiet beauty slowly gives way to myth and mystery, with Dead Papa Toothwort waking from the woods to speak in the language of folklore and contemporary life. This set is ideal for readers who crave emotionally resonant, formally adventurous fiction and want a cohesive, immersive reading experience from one contemporary voice.

What Makes This Collection Special:
Porter’s trio is united by an audacious blend of lyricism, myth, and psychological insight. Across these three novels, the author tests the boundaries between biography, fairy tale, and social observation, creating a reading journey that feels both intimate and epic. The Death of Francis Bacon anchors the set with a razor-sharp, painterly meditation on dedication and reckoning. Grief Is the Thing with Feathers reimagines loss as a living conversation with art and memory, where humor and heartbreak sit side by side. Lanny widens the lens to a village’s heartbeat, where ancient forces braid with modern life in a spellbinding, contemporary fable. Bought together, these books offer a powerful binge-reading arc: strong standalone reads that also illuminate a shared obsession with how we tell stories to survive.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Death of Francis Bacon
Porter imagines the painter’s final days as seven vividly staged scenes, offering a piercing portrait of genius under pressure. The prose is precise and kinetic, balancing stark biographical details with surreal flashes that reveal the artist’s inner weather — ambition, fear, and the cost of creation. The result is a compact, electrifying meditation on art, time, and the fragile line between brilliance and ruin. A must-read for lovers of experimental fiction who want a slim, potent book that lingers long after the last page.

Grief Is the Thing with Feathers
In a London flat, two sons confront their mother’s sudden death while their Ted Hughes scholar father navigates the messy orbit of memory, expectation, and longing. Crow, a mischievous yet compassionate visitor, arrives to test the family’s resolve and offer strange forms of solace. Porter blends tenderness with sharp humor and startling imagery to produce a moving exploration of grief, resilience, and the strange ways healing can arrive. This novel-length novella is intimate, witty, and deeply affecting, making it a standout in contemporary literary fiction.

Lanny
A haunting village tale where a child’s presence awakens old stories and modern anxieties alike. Dead Papa Toothwort stirs in the woods, listening to the community as it negotiates memory, identity, and belonging. The prose sings with a musical rhythm, while the atmosphere glows with mystery and danger, inviting readers to discern where myth ends and reality begins. This is a contemporary fable for readers who relish literary depth, character-driven intrigue, and a sense of enchantment woven into everyday life.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This set is ideal for adult readers who relish inventive, emotionally charged literary fiction. It will particularly appeal to fans of Max Porter’s distinctive voice, readers who enjoy narrative experiments that blend prose, verse, and theatrical mood, and book clubs looking for bold, discussion-worthy picks. It also makes a striking gift for collectors and anyone seeking a cohesive, high-impact reading experience that spans grief, art, and myth. The compact paperback format suits both home libraries and travel reads, while the trio’s thematic through-line makes it a compelling purchase for new-to-Porter readers curious about his range.

Key Benefits:

• Three complete novels by a single acclaimed voice in one collectible set
• Distinctive blend of lyrical prose, mythic imagery, and psychological insight
• Compact paperback editions that are easy to read in any setting
• Strong gift appeal for literary-fiction lovers and Max Porter fans
• Excellent for book clubs seeking ambitious, conversation-starting reads
• Clear through-line across grief, art, and storytelling that enriches rereading
• Stylish addition to any dedicated bookshelf or display shelf

About the Author:
Max Porter is a British author and poet known for groundbreaking, genre-defying fiction that blends prose, poetry, and mythic storytelling. His work—most notably Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny—has earned widespread critical acclaim for its inventive form, emotional intensity, and spare yet musical language. Porter’s writing invites readers to reimagine how stories are told, exploring the edges of grief, community, and imagination. This set showcases his distinctive voice across three very different narratives, offering both accessibility and depth for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete trio in one beautifully packaged set means instant access to a cohesive, immersive reading journey from a singular, influential voice. You get three distinct experiences that nevertheless feel in conversation with one another, making it ideal for gifting, shelving, or a personal, immersive reading project. The set’s mix of reflective depth, dark humor, and mythic atmosphere creates lasting appeal for both casual readers and serious literature lovers who crave bold, memorable storytelling.

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