First Love and Other Sorrows
Stories
by Harold Brodkey
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Pub Date Jun 18 2013 | Archive Date Aug 19 2013
Open Road Integrated Media | Open Road Media
Description
In the vein of John Cheever and J. D. Salinger, this powerful collection of short stories chronicles the loss of innocence, the harsh cruelty of social distinctions, and the anguish of young love
First Love and Other Sorrows is the hauntingly beautiful debut collection of short stories from American master Harold Brodkey. Written when the author was in his twenties, these strong, affecting tales recall the intoxicating joy of young, springtime love, while lamenting the betrayal of dreams and false ideals in the glaring light of reality.
Set in the Midwest during the 1950s, First Love and Other Sorrows centers around a Jewish family that has recently lost its patriarch—and with him the world of privilege. Through the eyes of a son, a sister, and a mother—each one struggling to find a foothold in both family and society—these stories explore class prejudice, obsessive love, and the tragic foibles and emotional truths of being human. First Love and Other Sorrows is masterful fiction from an extraordinary literary artist.
Open Road Media would like to thank you for your interest in this title, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with the book community. We hope you will take your time to post your review on Goodreads or retailer sites, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
First Love and Other Sorrows is the hauntingly beautiful debut collection of short stories from American master Harold Brodkey. Written when the author was in his twenties, these strong, affecting tales recall the intoxicating joy of young, springtime love, while lamenting the betrayal of dreams and false ideals in the glaring light of reality.
Set in the Midwest during the 1950s, First Love and Other Sorrows centers around a Jewish family that has recently lost its patriarch—and with him the world of privilege. Through the eyes of a son, a sister, and a mother—each one struggling to find a foothold in both family and society—these stories explore class prejudice, obsessive love, and the tragic foibles and emotional truths of being human. First Love and Other Sorrows is masterful fiction from an extraordinary literary artist.
Open Road Media would like to thank you for your interest in this title, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with the book community. We hope you will take your time to post your review on Goodreads or retailer sites, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Advance Praise
“For some years now, Harold Brodkey has been making some of the great brave journeys of American literature.” —Don DeLillo
“This collection places a rich creative talent on display . . . One is aware of Brodkey’s striking interpretation of ordinary things; of his narrative grace and rare craftsmanship.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“An unusually gifted writer.” —The Atlantic
“This collection places a rich creative talent on display . . . One is aware of Brodkey’s striking interpretation of ordinary things; of his narrative grace and rare craftsmanship.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“An unusually gifted writer.” —The Atlantic
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781480427976 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
