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‘A writer of astonishing compassion and honesty.’ Washington Post Book WorldThis volume of previously uncollected work represents the final legacy of one of the great and truly American writers of our time. Carver’s stories can already be counted among the masterpieces of American fiction…Ĭathedral shows a gifted writer struggling for a larger scope of reference, a finer touch of nuance.’ Irving Howe, front page, The New York Times Book Review’Clear, hard language so right that we shiver at the knowledge we gain from it.’ Thomas Williams, Chicago Tribune Book World’Carver is more than a realist there is, in some of his stories, a strangeness, the husk of a myth.’ Los Angeles TimesStories included: ‘Feathers’ ‘Chef’s House’ ‘Preservation’ ‘The Compartment’ ‘A Small, Good Thing’ ‘Vitamins’ ‘Careful’ ‘Where I’m Calling From’ ‘The Train’ ‘Fever’ ‘The Bridle’ ‘ Cathedral‘

His eye is so clear, it almost breaks your heart.’ Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World’ Cathedral contains astonishing achievements, which bespeaks a writer expanding his range of intentions.’ The Boston Globe’A few of Mr. His eye set only on describing and revealing the world as he sees it.

‘A dozen stories that overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery and possibility of life…Ĭarver is a writer of astonishing compassion and honesty…