To Gether Tales
To Gether Tales by Richard Seltzer is a collection of short stories published by All Things That Matter Press on March 4, 2022. This edition, comprising 198 pages, presents a bittersweet blend of comedy and romance, interwoven with elements of tragedy and magic. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Abe, who reflects on stories shared around a dinner table during a Caribbean cruise, capturing a sense of nostalgia for what has been lost amid the pandemic.
Readers will find that the book explores themes of connection and isolation, as Abe expresses a longing for new ways to bond and love despite physical separation. The concept of “to gether,” a term coined by the narrator, emphasizes the importance of emotional closeness and shared experiences during challenging times. This collection invites contemplation on the fragility of normal life and the significance of cherishing moments of togetherness, making it a thoughtful addition to the realm of contemporary fiction.
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This bittersweet comedy and romance has touches of tragedy and magic.
Writing during the pandemic and feeling nostalgia for what has been lost, the narrator, Abe, recounts stories told around the dinner table on a Caribbean cruise two years before.
Abe explains the title:
“I’m writing from the midst of this crisis, not with the wisdom of hindsight. Even if it gets no worse than it is right now, much has been lost.
“I’m hoping that we can gether. That’s a word that isn’t in the dictionary.
“To gether is to find new ways to be together, new ways to meet, to bond, to love.
“Even when physically isolated, we can come together in spirit, to share experiences and emotions to the point that we are intimately connected.”
“In any case, may we always treasure our normal life, knowing, as we now know, that it is fragile and should never be taken for granted.”
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