Eleven Kinds of Loneliness
Description
This masterful collection of eleven interconnected stories explores the profound isolation that defines modern American life, from Manhattan office workers and struggling novelists to suburban dreamers and a cab driver chasing immortality. Richard Yates, the acclaimed author of Revolutionary Road, demonstrates his unparalleled understanding of human nature and the quiet desperation that lurks beneath ordinary lives. Each story unfolds with unflinching realism, capturing the different manifestations of loneliness—disappointment, yearning, and the gap between aspiration and reality—that resonate with timeless emotional truth. Yates's prose cuts to the heart of what it means to be human in a world that often leaves us isolated, even in the midst of crowds. For readers who appreciate deeply human stories that reflect the complexities of real life, this collection offers a powerful and unforgettable meditation on connection and solitude.
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paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1989
230 pages
ISBN: 9780679722212
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First Published
1962
Language
eng
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