Description

Book Synopsis
Richard Yates was acclaimed as one of the most powerful, compassionate and accomplished writers of America''s post-war generation. Whether addressing the smothered desire of suburban housewives, the white-collar despair of Manhattan office workers or the heartbreak of a single mother with artistic pretensions, Yates ruthlessly examines the hopes and disappointments of ordinary people with empathy and humour.

Trade Review
Yates was the most perceptive American writer of the twentieth century * The Times *
A major literary event...a remarkable achievement * Independent *
His short stories...are absolutely wonderful -- Joseph O'Connor

The Collected Stories of Richard Yates

Product form

£11.69

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £12.99 – you save £1.30 (10%)

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 1 Jan 2026.

A Paperback / softback by Richard Yates

2 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Collected Stories of Richard Yates by Richard Yates

    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 05/06/2008
    ISBN13: 9780099518549, 978-0099518549
    ISBN10: 0099518546
    Also in:
    Anthologies & Short Stories

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Richard Yates was acclaimed as one of the most powerful, compassionate and accomplished writers of America''s post-war generation. Whether addressing the smothered desire of suburban housewives, the white-collar despair of Manhattan office workers or the heartbreak of a single mother with artistic pretensions, Yates ruthlessly examines the hopes and disappointments of ordinary people with empathy and humour.

    Trade Review
    Yates was the most perceptive American writer of the twentieth century * The Times *
    A major literary event...a remarkable achievement * Independent *
    His short stories...are absolutely wonderful -- Joseph O'Connor

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account