Gaitskill, Mary
Because They Wanted To (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241464144
- author:
- Gaitskill, Mary
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twelve portraits of heart-rending emotional intimacy and the delicacy of relationships are presented in this perfectly formed collection of short stories. Alienation in modern times is explored through the complexities of human connection.
The stories delve into the intricacies of family bonds, past relationships and friendships, revealing the fragility and beauty of human emotions.
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