I haven’t read much of the prolific Robert Coover’s books. I have very fond memories of two of his early works:
The Cat in the Hat for President from 1968 was originally published in the fourth issue of the New American Review. It’s about just what it sounds like it’s about – the Cat in the Hat runs for president. 1968 was one of those years that made anything seem possible.
The Universal Baseball Association, Inc., J. Henry Waugh, Prop. is about a guy who creates an early fantasy baseball league. It’s about baseball but also about larger issues like destiny.
Sad! 