About the book
From “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)—nine stories and a poem that offer a searing portrait of American innocence and loss—and formed the basis for the film “Short Cuts” directed by Robert Altman.
With deadpan humor and enormous tenderness, this is the work of “one of the true contemporary masters” (The New York Review of Books).
Features stories from the collections Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, Where I’m Calling From, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and A New Path to the Waterfall; including an introduction by Robert Altman.
Editions of Short Cuts
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679748649
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101970560
Read an Excerpt
From “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)—nine stories and a poem that offer a searing portrait of American innocence and loss—and formed the basis for the film “Short Cuts” directed by Robert Altman.
With deadpan humor and enormous tenderness, this is the work of “one of the true contemporary masters” (The New York Review of Books).
Features stories from the collections Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, Where I’m Calling From, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and A New Path to the Waterfall; including an introduction by Robert Altman.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Cuts about?
From “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)—nine stories and a poem that offer a searing portrait of American innocence and loss—and formed the basis for the film “Short Cuts” directed by Robert Altman.
With deadpan humor and enormous tenderness, this is the work of “one of the true contemporary masters” (The New York Review of Books).
Features stories from the collections Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?, Where I’m Calling From, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and A New Path to the Waterfall; including an introduction by Robert Altman.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Short Cuts?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories
Where can I read a sample of Short Cuts?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679748649
Is Short Cuts 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 Short Cuts?
Raymond Carver
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Short Cuts is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679748649) and ebook(ISBN 9781101970560)
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