About the book
The men and women in these spare, Kafkaesque stories are engaged in struggles that are no less brutal because they are fought by proxy. In Graham Swift's taut prose, these quiet combative relationships--between a mismatched couple; an aging doctor and his hypochondriacal patient; a teenage refugee swept up in the conflict between an oppressively sentimental father and his rebellious son--become a microcosm for all human cruelty and need.
\"Swift proves throughout this ambitious collection that he is a master of his language and the construction of provocative situations.\"--Houston Chronicle
Editions of Learning to Swim
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679739784
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307829795
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The men and women in these spare, Kafkaesque stories are engaged in struggles that are no less brutal because they are fought by proxy. In Graham Swift's taut prose, these quiet combative relationships--between a mismatched couple; an aging doctor and his hypochondriacal patient; a teenage refugee swept up in the conflict between an oppressively sentimental father and his rebellious son--become a microcosm for all human cruelty and need.
\"Swift proves throughout this ambitious collection that he is a master of his language and the construction of provocative situations.\"--Houston Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning to Swim about?
The men and women in these spare, Kafkaesque stories are engaged in struggles that are no less brutal because they are fought by proxy. In Graham Swift's taut prose, these quiet combative relationships--between a mismatched couple; an aging doctor and his hypochondriacal patient; a teenage refugee swept up in the conflict between an oppressively sentimental father and his rebellious son--become a microcosm for all human cruelty and need.
\"Swift proves throughout this ambitious collection that he is a master of his language and the construction of provocative situations.\"--Houston Chronicle
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Learning to Swim?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Learning to Swim?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679739784
Is Learning to Swim part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Learning to Swim?
Graham Swift
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Learning to Swim is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679739784) and ebook(ISBN 9780307829795)
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