May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life
May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1967
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1967183
Short Story • Fiction
England • 1960s
1967
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life by Graham Greene is a collection of twelve short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and sexuality. The stories, including "May We Borrow Your Husband?" and "Cheap in August," often use humor and irony to depict interpersonal dynamics and the unexpected nature of desire.
Humorous
Bittersweet
Romantic
Emotional
Mysterious
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May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life by Graham Greene showcases his wit and irony through incisive tales exploring relationships. Praised for clever prose and humor, the stories offer acute psychological insights. Criticism arises from perceived datedness in themes. Overall, Greene's narrative skill and sharp observation make for engaging reading.
Who Should Read May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life?
A reader who appreciates wry humor, intricate human relationships, and the exploration of sexual mores would enjoy May We Borrow Your Husband? & Other Comedies of the Sexual Life by Graham Greene. Fans of Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies or Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim would also find this engaging.
1,155 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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183
Short Story • Fiction
England • 1960s
1967
Adult
18+ years
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