A Vision of the World : Selected Short Stories
(Autor) John CheeverSelected and Introduced by Booker-Prize winner Julian Barnes 'Reading Cheever is a restless pleasure, the work never settles- these brilliant stories make me get up and walk around the room' Anne Enright John Cheever - the 'Chekhov of the suburbs' - forever altered the landscape of contemporary literature. In a career that spanned nearly fifty years, his short stories, often published in the New Yorker, gave voice to the repressed desires and smouldering disappointments of 1950s America as it teetered on the edge of spiritual awakening and sexual liberation in the ensuing decades. Selected for the first time, these satirical, fantastical, sad and transcendent stories show Cheever in all his brilliance and continue to speak directly to the heart of human experience. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award
John Cheever
John Cheever was an American writer known for his short stories and novels that capture the complexities of suburban life and the human condition. His most famous work, "The Swimmer," showcases his keen observation of society and his ability to blend realism with surrealism. Cheever's writing style is characterized by its precise language, wit, and deep exploration of personal struggles and societal norms. His contributions to literature include shedding light on the struggles and contradictions of middle-class America, influencing generations of writers with his sharp insights and vivid storytelling.
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