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Aug 30, 2005 · From Library Journal. These stories were nearly all published in the 1930s by a very young Cheever. Several are Depression tales, set in dead mill towns or waterfront diners and informed by leftist politics; they could serve as fictional accompaniments to Edward Hopper's paintings.
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Thirteen Uncollected Stories by John Cheever is a volume of short fiction by John Cheever published in 1994 by Academy Chicago Publishers. Most of the works in this collection were written between 1931 and 1942 during which Cheever was in his late teens to his late twenties.
Thirteen uncollected stories. by. John Cheever. Publication date. 1994. Publisher. Academy Chicago Publishers. Collection. internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled.
Thirteen Uncollected Stories By John Cheever. John Cheever, Franklin H. Dennis (Editor) 3.83. 107 ratings13 reviews. A collection of thirteen previously uncollected short stories by the noted author. Genres Short Stories. 240 pages, Hardcover. First published August 30, 2005. Book details & editions. About the author. John Cheever.
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Mar 8, 2022 · For anyone accustomed to the smooth prose and well-glazed decor of Cheever’s suburban world, these stories, mostly from the 1930’s, may seem rough fare. And what of the eating?
In this intriguing collection, Cheever plunges us into a stark world; the scenes are reminiscent of Edward Hopper. It is a world of foreclosures, down-and-outs, burlesque shows, desperate...
Dec 5, 2023 · A gathering of thirteen never-before-collected stories, originally published in the 1930s and 1940s, shows Cheever's use of unusual themes, techniques, and characters early in his career and gives a vivid picture of life during the Depression.
