About the book
The final story collection from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) features classic stories from Cathedral, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and earlier volumes. • “Among the masterpieces of American fiction.\" —The New York Times Book Review
By the time of his early death in 1988, Raymond Carver had established himself as one of the great practitioners of the American short story, a writer who had not only found his own voice but imprinted it in the imaginations of thousands of readers. Where I’m Calling From, his last collection, includes seven new works previously unpublished in book form. Together, these 37 stories give us a superb overview of Carver’s life work and show us why he was so widely imitated but never equaled.
Editions of Where I'm Calling From
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780517382134
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679722311
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781860460395
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101970591
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780394578743
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The final story collection from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) features classic stories from Cathedral, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and earlier volumes. • “Among the masterpieces of American fiction.\" —The New York Times Book Review
By the time of his early death in 1988, Raymond Carver had established himself as one of the great practitioners of the American short story, a writer who had not only found his own voice but imprinted it in the imaginations of thousands of readers. Where I’m Calling From, his last collection, includes seven new works previously unpublished in book form. Together, these 37 stories give us a superb overview of Carver’s life work and show us why he was so widely imitated but never equaled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where I'm Calling From about?
The final story collection from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) features classic stories from Cathedral, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and earlier volumes. • “Among the masterpieces of American fiction.\" —The New York Times Book Review
By the time of his early death in 1988, Raymond Carver had established himself as one of the great practitioners of the American short story, a writer who had not only found his own voice but imprinted it in the imaginations of thousands of readers. Where I’m Calling From, his last collection, includes seven new works previously unpublished in book form. Together, these 37 stories give us a superb overview of Carver’s life work and show us why he was so widely imitated but never equaled.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Where I'm Calling From?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories
Where can I read a sample of Where I'm Calling From?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780517382134
Is Where I'm Calling From part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Contemporaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Where I'm Calling From?
Raymond Carver
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Where I'm Calling From is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780517382134) and paperback(ISBN 9780679722311) and paperback(ISBN 9781860460395) and ebook(ISBN 9781101970591) and audiobook(ISBN 9780394578743)
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