The Stories of John Cheever: A Haunting and Unforgettable Collection

The Stories of John Cheever (Vintage International)

by John Cheever

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	914 pages

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John Cheever's short stories are like miniature masterpieces, capturing the essence of American life in the postwar era with a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor. His characters are unforgettable, struggling with the complexities of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

In "The Swimmer," a man decides to take a swim across his neighbors' pools, only to find that his journey becomes a surreal and unsettling exploration of his own life. "The Housebreaker of Shady Hill" is a darkly comic tale of a suburban couple whose home is invaded by a mysterious burglar, who turns out to be more than he seems.

Cheever's stories are not always easy to read, but they are always worth the effort. They offer a profound and often disturbing look at the human condition, and they will stay with you long after you finish reading them.

A Timeless Classic

The Stories of John Cheever is a timeless classic of American literature. It has been praised by critics and readers alike for its exquisite prose, unforgettable characters, and深刻 insights into the human condition.

If you are looking for a truly great collection of short stories, look no further than The Stories of John Cheever. You will be haunted by these stories for years to come.

About the Author

John Cheever (1912-1982) was an American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his short stories, which often explore the complexities of suburban life. Cheever's stories are characterized by their exquisite prose, unforgettable characters, and深刻 insights into the human condition.

Cheever was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and grew up in the suburbs of Boston. He attended Dartmouth College and the University of Iowa. He began writing short stories in the early 1940s, and his first collection, The Way Some People Live, was published in 1943.

Cheever's short stories have been praised by critics and readers alike for their exquisite prose, unforgettable characters, and深刻 insights into the human condition. He has been compared to such literary giants as Anton Chekhov and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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The Stories of John Cheever (Vintage International)

by John Cheever

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3126 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	914 pages

FREE