Oates, Joyce Carol

Beautiful Days: Stories

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ISBN 13:: 9780062795786
author:: Oates, Joyce Carol
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Ecco Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Psychological, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Thirteen mesmerizing stories by Joyce Carol Oates explore the most secret and intimate lives of characters who assert their independence in bold and often irrevocable defiance. In these stories, Oates examines the social, psychological, and moral boundaries that govern our behavior, revealing the complexities and ambiguities of human relationships. From the rich sensuousness of "Fleuve Bleu" to the cunning manipulation in "Big Burnt", each story offers a unique insight into the human condition. In "Les beaux jours", Oates probes the darker side of desire, while "Undocumented Alien" depicts a young student's desperate struggle for survival. Through her fiction, Joyce Carol Oates continues to fascinate and unsettle readers with her unflinching portrayal of the human experience. With its diverse range of themes and styles, this collection is a testament to Oates' mastery of the short story form.

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