In the Shadow of the Architect, (Paperback)

<p>Coalescing around themes of family and belonging, the past's influence on the present, and the ways we define ourselves, <i>In the Shadow of the Architect</i> is a collection that dazzles. What happens when one's mentor is larger-than-life? How do we establish our sense of self? Where do we turn when we don't know how to make sense of the world? </p><p>In these grounded, surprising stories, relatable characters are forced to grapple with who they are--and who they could become. A closeted teenager learns from the nude model in his life-drawing class what it might mean to be a gay man in Fort Worth. A lifestyle blogger looking to expand her influence hires a photographer whose work destabilizes her seemingly perfect family. A boy finds friendship in the precocious daughter of a recently deceased architect whose fame and force of personality continue to dominate their lives. </p><p>In Bradley Bazzle's deft hands, these characters--on the cusp of change, willingly or not--discover truths about themselves, some of which they might regret learning.</p>

• In the Shadow of the Architect, (Paperback)
• Author: University of Wisconsin Press
• ISBN: 9780299357740
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-09-15
• Page Count: 202