Paul Bowles (1910–1999) was a master of the short story and the author of several novels, including The Sheltering Sky and The Spider’s House. Born and raised in New York City, he studied music with Aaron Copland and developed a lasting reputation as a composer. In 1930s Paris, it was Gertrude Stein who suggested Morocco, where he would live for fifty-two years. Known for his intellect and wit, Bowles and his wife, Jane, were central figures in a legendary expatriate scene that included Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and William Burroughs.
Photograph by Jim Kalett.
WORKS THAT HAVE APPEARED IN NARRATIVE:
- A Distant Episode, a short story, in Winter 2011