Cathedral Stories
Cathedral Stories by Raymond Carver is a reissue published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on June 18, 1989. This collection features twelve short stories that represent a significant moment in Carver’s literary career, showcasing his distinctive style and thematic depth. The stories explore various aspects of human experience, focusing on connections, understanding, and the complexities of life.
Readers will find a range of narratives that delve into themes of compassion and honesty, as well as the challenges of perception and communication. The titular story, “Cathedral,” addresses the profound experience of blindness and the journey toward empathy and insight. This edition, comprising 240 pages, invites readers to engage with Carver’s exploration of life’s mysteries and the emotional landscapes of his characters.
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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • Twelve short stories that mark a turning point in the work of “one of the true American masters” (The New York Review of Books).
“A writer of astonishing compassion and honesty … His eye is so clear, it almost breaks your heart.” —The Washington Post Book World
A remarkable collection that includes the canonical titular story about blindness and learning to enter the very different world of another. These twelve stories “overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery and possibility of life.” —The Washington Post Book World
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