Liars in Love by Richard Yates (English) Paperback Book

Description: Liars in Love by Richard Yates Whether it be in the depiction of the complications of divorced families, grown-up daughters, estranged sisters, office friendships or fleeting love affairs, the pieces in this collection showcase Richard Yatess extraordinary gift for observation and his understanding of human frailty. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A beautiful collection of Yatess most extraordinary short storiesThe stories in Liars in Love are concerned with troubled relations and the elusive nature of truth. Whether it be in the depiction of the complications of divorced families, grown-up daughters, estranged sisters, office friendships or fleeting love affairs, the pieces in this collection showcase Richard Yatess extraordinary gift for observation and his understanding of human frailty. Notes Available for the first time in paperback, this is a classic collection of short stories by the author of Revolutionary Road, which is currently being made into a film. The most perceptive writer of the twentieth century... The Times Back Cover Every good writer I know acknowledges Yates as a master Kurt Vonnegut The stories in Liars in Love are concerned with troubled relations and the elusive nature of truth. Whether it be in the depiction of the complications of divorced families, grown-up daughters, estranged sisters, office friendships or fleeting love affairs, the pieces in this collection showcase Richard Yatess extraordinary gift for observation and his understanding of human frailty. Richard Yates is a writer of commanding gifts: an astonishing skill and a robust intelligence. His prose is urbane yet sensitive, with passion and irony held deftly in balance Saturday Review See also: A Special Providence Author Biography Richard Yates was born in 1926 in New York and lived in California. His prize-winning stories began to appear in 1953 and his first novel, Revolutionary Road, was nominated for the National Book Award in 1961. He is the author of eight other works, including the novels A Good School, The Easter Parade, and Disturbing the Peace, and two collections of short stories, Eleven Kinds of Loneliness and Liars in Love. He died in 1992. Review "Richard Yates is a writer of commanding gifts: an astonishing skill and robust intelligence. His prose is urbane yet sensitive, with passion and irony held deftly in balance." Saturday Review "Richard Yates stands today as Americas finest realistic novelist" The Boston Globe "Yates is a realist par excellence. Read and weep" -- Kate Atkinson "The most perceptive author of the twentieth century...A magnificent writer" The Times "One of the greatest American novelists of the twentieth century" Sunday Telegraph Promotional This collection of Richard Yatess acclaimed short stories is available for the first time in paperback. Review Text Richard Yates is a writer of commanding gifts: an astonishing skill and robust intelligence. His prose is urbane yet sensitive, with passion and irony held deftly in balance. Review Quote Richard Yates is a writer of commanding gifts: an astonishing skill and robust intelligence. His prose is urbane yet sensitive, with passion and irony held deftly in balance. Promotional "Headline" This collection of Richard Yatess acclaimed short stories is available for the first time in paperback. Details ISBN0099518597 Author Richard Yates Pages 288 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0099518597 ISBN-13 9780099518594 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-05-01 Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Death 1992 Media Book Tag vintageclassics Language English Short Title LIARS IN LOVE Series Vintage Classics Publisher Vintage Publishing UK Release Date 2008-05-01 AU Release Date 2008-05-01 NZ Release Date 2008-05-01 Translator Natasha Randall Edited by Ana Sofia Ribeiro Birth 1970 Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications PhD Alternative 9781446420690 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14732245;

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