Inventing the Abbotts
Inventing the Abbotts by Sue Miller is a collection of short stories published by Harper Collins on January 8, 1999. This edition, featuring 192 pages, delves into the complexities of erotic and family relationships, reflecting on the moral landscape of contemporary life. The title story follows a young man involved with three daughters from a prominent family, while other narratives explore a range of characters, from a young girl experiencing sexual curiosity to a dowager confronting her own vulnerabilities.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of human connections and the emotional struggles that accompany them. Sue Miller’s storytelling captures the essence of contemporary life, presenting a diverse array of characters grappling with their desires and moral dilemmas. This collection invites reflection on the intricate dynamics of relationships, making it a thoughtful exploration of the human experience.
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Sue Miller’s stories from a chapter in the moral history of our time
Like Sue Miller’s bestselling novels, this collection of short stories explores the treacherously shifting ground of erotic and family relationships with deftness and depth. The title story is about a young man who takes up successively with three daughters of the most fashionable family in town. In other stories, whose characters range from a young girl in the first blush of sexual curiosity to a stricken dowager whose seizures release a brutal and sometimes obscene candor, Sue Miller presents a compelling gallery of contemporary men and women with hungry hearts and dismayed consciences.
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