L2L Donald Barthelme

“The Balloon” and Other Stories

Donald Barthelme

Donald Barthelme told wonderful tales, but his stories always had an unexpected twist — and typically one that his characters never seemed to notice. He is one of the most influential authors in recent American fiction, yet he is rarely anthologized today. This week, Leigh, P. T., and Dr. C take another look at a writer who still often remains overlooked.