"Perhaps no writer has been more of an advocate for the short story than Carver (1938-1988). This collection offers a beautiful view of his work within this genre and contains lesser-known pieces as well as some of his most memorable work, such as "Will You Please Be Quiet, Please" and "Cathedral." The stories are brilliant and demonstrate the finite detail needed to produce an important short work--whether vignette or fully developed story. Thematic ideas range from despair to poignant life moments, all of which fall into the realm of reality. Readers will detect Carver's specific tone and voice, which identified the American short story of the late 20th century and beyond. One of the volume's most valuable offerings is the manuscript of Beginners, stories eventually published, under the editorship of Gordon Lish, as What We Talk about When We Talk about Love (1981). These stories give readers a glimpse into the working relationship between the writer and his editor. In sum, this collection is a perfect selection of works from a master of the short story. Students studying the genre will appreciate and learn from this collection, and scholars will appreciate its breadth and depth. " (Choice Reviews)
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