Jesse Ball (b. 1978, New York) is known for absurd and philosophical works of social criticism, often in the form of novels. His prize-winning books have been published in many languages. Since 2007 he has been on the faculty of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
‘Confusion is the only natural response to the world, the alternative would be to just fall in with everyone else’s plans.’
‘My friends, what I mean is, this life is shallow like a plate. It goes no further.’
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