The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from

The Age of Grief
- The Age of Grief
The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prizeâ€”winning author of A Thousand Acres.

In â€œThe Pleasure of Her Company,â€ a lonely, single woman befriends the married couple next door, hoping to learn the secret of their happiness. In â€œLong Distance,â€ a man finds himself relieved of the obligation to continue an affair that is no longer compelling to him, only to be waylaid by the guilt he feels at his easy escape. And in the incandescently wise and moving title novella, a dentist, aware that his wife has fallen in love with someone else, must comfort her when she is spurned, while maintaining the secret of his own complicated sorrow. Beautifully written, with a wry intelligence and a lively comic touch, The Age of Grief captures moments of great intimacy with grace, clarity, and indelible emotional power.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385721875
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2002-06-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385721875

The Age of Grief