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All the Days and Nights

By William Maxwell
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All the Days and Nights by William Maxwell is a captivating collection of short stories that explores the intricacies of human emotions and relationships. Set across various American landscapes, these narratives delve into themes of love, loss, and memory, offering a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the moments that define our lives. Maxwell's graceful prose illuminates the complexity of everyday experiences with elegance and depth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully crafted narratives that delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Filled with poignant moments and keen insights into life, the stories explore themes like love, loss, and the passage of time, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level.

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All the Days and Nights

In settings that range from small town Illinois to the Upper East Side of Manhattan, these stories are distinguished by Maxwell's inimitable wisdom and kindness, his sense of the small details that make up a life, the nuances of joy and sadness that change its direction.

Spanning more than 50 years, the stories in this collection encompass the life's work of one of America's best-loved and most acclaimed writers.

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Spanning more than 50 years, the stories in this collection encompass the life's work of one of America's best-loved and most acclaimed writers.

In settings that range from small town Illinois to the Upper East Side of Manhattan, these stories are distinguished by Maxwell's inimitable wisdom and kindness, his sense of the small details that make up a life, the nuances of joy and sadness that change its direction. Whether describing the reunion of two brothers who will never agree, the furniture of the apartment that becomes everything to a childless couple, the search for the perfect French meal, or the life of a ne'er-do-well uncle, Maxwell's stories capture responses that are recognisable in us all.

All the Days and Nights is a testament to Maxwell's ability to explore profound human experiences with sensitivity and insight, making his work resonate deeply with readers.

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William Maxwell's All the Days and Nights is praised for its ability to reflect profound human truths, presenting stories with a consistent, sensitive, and thoughtful sensibility. The clarity and economy of his storytelling open vivid scenes, capturing a wise humanity. Critics recognise Maxwell as a master craftsman, highlighting his skill in portraying an emotionally rich and bright portrait of a bygone America.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099528777

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

William Maxwell was born in Illinois in 1908. He was the author of a distinguished body of work- six novels, three short story collections, an autobiographical memoir and a collection of literary essays and reviews. A New Yorker editor for forty years, he helped to shape the prose and careers of John Updike, John Cheever, John O'Hara and Eudora Welty. So Long, See You Tomorrow won the American Book Award, and he received the PEN/Malamud Award. He died in New York in 2000.

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