First published 1988
In "Elephant and Other Stories," Raymond Carver paints a series of intimate portraits, revealing the hidden complexities of ordinary people. From a couple's strained dinner party to a man's unexpected encounter with an elephant, these stories capture the quiet moments that define us. Carver's spare, evocative prose cuts to the emotional core, exploring themes of isolation, loss, and the elusive nature of human connection. As his characters navigate the often-turbulent waters of relationships and self-discovery, readers are drawn into a world that is both familiar and profoundly moving.
Genres: short-stories, american-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-Century
225 pages · Paperback · Payot