The Stories of John Cheever by John Cheever
This collection of short stories provides an intimate look into the lives of individuals living in the American suburbs during the mid-20th century. The narratives often center around themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of the American dream, painting a vivid picture of the human condition. The characters are typically middle-class individuals dealing with personal crises, existential dread, and the often harsh realities of everyday life. The stories are renowned for their ability to capture the essence of post-war America, with all of its beauty, despair, and complexity.
The 336th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 700-800
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 13th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 66th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 81st on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 360th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)