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Cathedral
Cathedral
Author: Raymond Carver
Collection of short stories in which nothing much happens to the subjects of Carver's fiction, which is precisely why they are so harrowing: nothingness is a daunting presence to overcome. And rarely do they prevail, but the loneliness and quiet struggle the characters endure provide fertile ground for literary triumph, — Stories included: — <...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394712819
ISBN-10: 0394712811
Publication Date: 8/12/1984
Pages: 227
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3.7 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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girlinthemoon avatar reviewed Cathedral on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
One of my favorite collections of Carver's. The title story is remarkable, and stays with the reader long after the last page is turned. Many strange characters and situations looked at in intricate detail abound. The whole book is a treat!
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buzzby avatar reviewed Cathedral on + 6062 more book reviews
12 short stories, Feathers, Chef's House, Preservation, The Compartment, A Small Good Thing, Vitamins, Careful, When I'm Calling From, The Train, Fever, The Bridle, Cathedral.


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