Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014
Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014620
Short Story • Fiction
Canada • 20th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 is a collection of short stories by Alice Munro that explores human experiences and relationships. The stories, including "The Love of a Good Woman," "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage," and "Runaway," delve into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of ordinary life.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
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Alice Munro's Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 showcases her mastery in exploring human relationships through nuanced and intricate storytelling. Praised for depth and insight, the collection captures poignant moments of everyday life. While some stories may feel repetitive, Munro's profound characterization and emotional resonance outshine any minor drawbacks.
Who Should Read Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014?
A reader who enjoys Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 by Alice Munro likely appreciates character-driven narratives and intricate storytelling. Fans of Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout or The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis would find this collection compelling, as it explores complex human emotions and relationships.
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Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 is a collection of stories that showcases Alice Munro's remarkable storytelling abilities, earning her global recognition and contributing to her 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature win.
Alice Munro is often praised for her ability to capture the intricacies of human relationships and the settings in Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 largely draw from her Canadian background, offering a rich tapestry of rural and small-town life.
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The collection includes some of Munro's most acclaimed stories from her later career, reflecting the evolution of her writing style over nearly two decades.
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Short Story • Fiction
Canada • 20th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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