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Short Stories· United States

The Stories of John Cheever

by John Cheever
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★National Book Award
Published 1979693 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

John Cheever's The Stories of John Cheever (1979) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Cheever's collected stories—suburban, moral, often darkly comic—won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The sixty-one stories collected here represent one of the supreme achievements of the American short story, mapping the anxieties of postwar suburban life. Themes of suburbia, marriage, alcoholism run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1979.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
197948
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John Cheever
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stories of John Cheever about?

Cheever's collected stories—suburban, moral, often darkly comic—won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The sixty-one stories collected here represent one of the supreme achievements of the American short story, mapping the anxieties of postwar suburban life.

Who wrote The Stories of John Cheever?

The Stories of John Cheever was written by John Cheever, from United States. First published in 1979.

What awards has The Stories of John Cheever won?

The Stories of John Cheever has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1979.

Is The Stories of John Cheever worth reading?

The Stories of John Cheever is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in suburbia, marriage, alcoholism.