Taylor, Elisabeth Russell
Belated
- ISBN 13:
- 9781491285312
- author:
- Taylor, Elisabeth Russell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elisabeth Russell Taylor's Belated is a captivating collection of short stories that probe the complexities of everyday life. With remarkable talent, Taylor examines the unspoken deals brokered in every marriage, the inherent menace of daily exchanges, and the secret lives of the unattached. Through sixteen expertly crafted tales, Taylor reveals her extraordinary ability to sharpen her teeth on the casual cruelties, subtle ironies, and alarming contradictions of modern life. From the failure of romantic love to the mysteries of identity, each story sparkles with a precision and beauty that is both captivating and unsettling. Taylor's writing is notable for its lyrical prose, tight-knit pacing, and evocative atmosphere, making her stories feel like intimate observations of the human experience.