Bates, HE
Elephant's Nest in a Rhubarb Tree (Revived Modern Classic)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780811210881
- author:
- Bates, HE
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Co.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Elephant's Nest in a Rhubarb Tree & Other Stories
This collection of twenty stories by H.E. Bates offers a glimpse into the human experience, with tales of love, loss, and the complexities of life. Written between 1938 and 1964, these stories share a common thread of observation, much like those of Chekhov.
From the humorous "An Italian Haircut" to the poignant "Some Other Spring," Bates' stories showcase his unique ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. With characters like Aunt Leonora, who appears in "The Chords of Youth" and "A Month by the Lake," readers will find themselves drawn into the world of these relatable and engaging stories.
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