Donald Barthelme - 60 Histórias

60 Histórias (1981) is a kind of greatest hits collection by Donald Barthelme.

Disconcerting due to the wide range of characters and themes it covers (Edward Lear, Montezuma and the Phantom of the Opera, domestic problems and urban planning), the varied tones and depictions of everyday situations suddenly slip into the absurd, culminating in a satire of contemporary life. This collection of short stories includes the best tales from the 1960s and 70s, among them the memorable “The Balloon,” “The School,” and “The Gold Diggers,” all of which showcase Donald Barthelme’s unique humor and exceptional insight.