What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
Description
In Raymond Carver's seminal collection, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love," ordinary lives intersect with profound questions about human connection and the elusive nature of affection. Through spare, unadorned prose, Carver delves into the quiet desperation and unspoken desires that shape the relationships of his characters. The stories explore themes of loneliness, infidelity, and the search for meaning in the mundane, revealing the raw, often painful, realities of love and its absence. Carver's masterful ability to capture the nuances of everyday speech and the subtle complexities of the human heart makes this collection a timeless exploration of what it truly means to love and be loved.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1989
159 pages
ISBN: 9780679723059
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First Published
1981
Language
eng
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