Complete Short Stories 9781844088409 Paperback

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Elizabeth Taylor is finally being recognised as an important British author: one of great subtlety, great compassion and great depth – Sarah WatersElizabeth Taylor, highly acclaimed author of classic novels such asAngel,A Game of Hide and SeekandMrs Palfrey at the Claremont, is also renowned for her powerful, acutely observed stories. Here for the first time, the stories – including some only recently rediscovered – are collected in one volume. From the awkward passions of lonely holiday-makers to the anticipation of three school friends preparing for their first dance, from the minor jealousies and triumphs of marriage to tales of outsiders struggling to adapt to the genteel English countryside, with a delicate, witty touch Elizabeth Taylor illuminates the nuances of ordinary lives.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include:Frost in Mayby Antonia White;The Collected Stories of Grace Paley;Fire from Heavenby Mary Renault;The Magic Toyshopby Angela Carter;The Weather in the Streetsby Rosamond Lehmann;Deep Waterby Patricia Highsmith;The Return of the Soldierby Rebecca West;Their Eyes Were Watching Godby Zora Neale Hurston;Heartburnby Nora Ephron;The Dud Avocadoby Elaine Dundy;Memento Moriby Muriel Spark;A View of the Harbourby Elizabeth Taylor; andFaces in the Waterby Janet Frame