[Cathedral] (By: Raymond Carver) [published: October, 1993]Raymond Carver
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"A dozen stories that overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery and possibility of life..Carver is a writer of astonishing compassion and honesty..his eye set only on describing and revealing the world as he sees it. 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. Carver's stories can already be counted among the masterpieces of American fiction..Cathedral 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 Times" Stories 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"
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