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Alice Munro

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Selected Stories
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Captivating tales of human complexity and subtlety.

If you enjoy diving into the depths of human experiences through a collection of short stories, then "Selected Stories" by Alice Munro is for you. Munro's remarkable ability to convey the nuances of everyday life with profound insight is on full display here. Each story is crafted with clear, lucid prose, making them accessible yet deeply affecting. As you journey through different lives and times, Munro's writing promises to linger in your thoughts long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780099732419
Author: Alice Munro
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2013-11-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Literary Criticism, Feminism
Goodreads rating: 4.26
(rated by 7212 readers)

Description

This collection of Alice Munro's stories showcases her genius. Her territory is the secrets that crackle beneath the façade of everyday life—the pain and promises, loves and fears of apparently ordinary men and women whom she renders extraordinary and unforgettable.
 

Captivating tales of human complexity and subtlety.

If you enjoy diving into the depths of human experiences through a collection of short stories, then "Selected Stories" by Alice Munro is for you. Munro's remarkable ability to convey the nuances of everyday life with profound insight is on full display here. Each story is crafted with clear, lucid prose, making them accessible yet deeply affecting. As you journey through different lives and times, Munro's writing promises to linger in your thoughts long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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