The Chrysanthemums and Other Stories
Description
This evocative collection gathers stories that explore the lives of ordinary people shaped by longing, isolation, hardship, and hope. With keen psychological insight and vivid attention to the landscapes of California, the narratives reveal the quiet conflicts and unspoken desires beneath everyday experience. The writing balances compassion with social realism, illuminating the dignity, frustration, and resilience of people confronting forces larger than themselves. Together, these stories showcase a masterful storyteller’s enduring understanding of human nature and the complexities of connection.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Published Sep 1, 1995
64 pages
ISBN: 9780146000980
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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