Robert Coover, a significant figure in postmodern American fiction alongside Donald Barthelme and John Barth, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of innovative storytelling.
His debut novel, "The Origin of the Brunists," portrayed a cult formed around the last survivor of a mining disaster, reflecting Coover's unique narrative style and thematic depth.
Coover's 1969 collection "Pricksongs and Descants" demonstrated his commitment to deconstructing traditional narratives, showcasing his penchant for remixing fairy tales and exploring fiction's structure.
While initially crafting conventional narratives, Coover's later works firmly rejected social realism, instead focusing on the mechanisms of storytelling and myth-making.
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