Fiction social conditions nineteen fifties new york statenew york short stories social history manners and customs united states. Eleven kinds of loneliness by richard yates goodreads. Eleven kinds of loneliness is published by vintage books. Eleven kinds of loneliness is a collection of 11 short stories, which are unrelated but all take place in the same general time period and location postww2 new york. Methuen has reissued his novels, for which we should be very grateful. Maybe like a few readers, i first got wind of yates thru the hollywood film version of revolutionary road. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Though richard yates s first collection of short stories, eleven kinds of loneliness. His prizewinning stories began to appear in 1953 and his first novel, revolutionary road, was nominated for the national book award in 1961. The main characters of this short stories, fiction story are. This everyman library volume joins richard yates s two superb postwar novels revolutionary road and the easter parade with the story collection eleven kinds of loneliness, naturalistic portraits of urban life in the mid century. Originally published in 1962, one year after the release of revolutionary road, this sublime collection of short stories stands with the earlier masterpiece novel at the pinnacle of american postwar fiction.
This has eleven short stories that are mainly based in and around new york and have a. Eleven kinds of loneliness is a collection of short stories written by richard yates from 1951 to 1961. Out of the lives of manhattan office workers, a cab driver seeking immortality, frustrated wouldbe novelists, suburban men and their yearning, neglected women, richard yates. Revolutionary road, the easter parade, eleven kinds of loneliness by richard price. Out of the lives of manhattan office workers, a cab driver seeking immortality, frustrated wouldbe novelists, suburban men and their yearning, neglected women, richard yates creates a haunting mosaic of the 1950s, the era when the american dream was finally coming true.
All of the stories also appeared in the posthumously released richard yates, the collected stories 2004, which includes also other stories. I feel that the title of the book is a bit misleading. Richard yates and his unhappy people the new york times. Eleven kinds of loneliness by richard yates penguin. Richard yates was the author of the novels revolutionary road, a special providence, disturbing the peace, the easter parade, a good school, young hearts crying, and cold spring harbor, as well as the short story collections eleven kinds of loneliness and liars in love. Eleven kinds of loneliness richard yates macmillan. Richard yates eleven kinds of loneliness similar books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading eleven kinds of loneliness. Richard yates was born in 1926 in new york and lived in california. Free download eleven kinds of loneliness pdf, richard yates s unflinchingly realistic stories explore loneliness, but they dont neglect failure, cruelty, and heartbreak. Pdf eleven kinds of loneliness book by richard yates. Eleven kinds of loneliness vintage classics by richard yates. Richard yatess unflinchingly realistic stories explore.
Most of the stories feature men who have been disappointed, somehow, by their inability to go on and fulfill the promise of their youth. He is the author of eight other works, including the novels a good school, the easter parade, and disturbing the peace, and two collections of short stories, eleven kinds of loneliness. Revolutionary road, the easter parade, eleven kinds of loneliness hardcover jan 6 2009. Revolutionary road, the easter parade, eleven kinds of. Goodreads members who liked eleven kinds of loneliness also lik. Eleven kinds of loneliness by yates 9780099518570 fast for. Richard yates s most popular book is revolutionary road. In eleven kinds of loneliness, youll discover some of the most influential and. Books by richard yates authors like richard yates what. Eleven kinds of loneliness by richard yates overdrive. In eleven kinds of loneliness, youll discover some of the most influential and sharply observed short fiction of the 20th century, and find out why richard yates was a true american master. Richard yates was the author of the novels revolutionary road, a special providence, disturbing the peace, the easter parade, a good school, young hearts crying, and cold spring harbor, as well as the short story collections eleven kinds of loneli. The author of several acclaimed works of fiction, including revolutionary road, eleven kinds of loneliness, disturbing the peace, and the easter parade, he was lauded during his lifetime as the foremost novelist of the postwar age of anxiety.
Richard yatess collection of stories, eleven kinds of loneliness, may. Find books like eleven kinds of loneliness from the worlds largest community of readers. Eleven kinds of loneliness book by richard yates 3. The first edition of the novel was published in 1962, and was written by richard yates. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 10 december 2012. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Now available in ebook for the first time, richard yates s groundbreaking collection of short fiction.
About revolutionary road, the easter parade, eleven kinds of loneliness. Richard price is the author of seven novels, including clockers, freedomland, and lush life. Eleven kinds of loneliness by richard yates abebooks. Richard yatess collection of stories, eleven kinds of loneliness, may not be a bundle of laughs, but nicholas lezard is hooked. Three classic worksincluding the virtuosic revolutionary road, soon to be a major motion picturethat exemplify the remarkable gifts of this great american master richard yates s first novel, revolutionary road is the unforgettable portrait of a marriage built on dreams that tragically never come to fruition. Revolutionary road the easter parade eleven kinds of loneliness by. Eleven kinds of loneliness vintage classics by yates, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is the author of eight other works, including the novels a good school, the easter parade, and disturbing the peace, and two collections of short stories, eleven kinds. Richard yates has 30 books on goodreads with 217652 ratings. With objective and penetrating writing, this book depicts the common lives in new york from 1950s to 1960s after the second world war. Eleven kinds of loneliness by richard yates jacquiwines journal. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods. Richard yates, born in 1926, was praised as the foremost novelist of the postwar age of anxiety.
Revolutionary road the easter parade eleven kinds of. Richard yatess unflinchingly realistic stories explore loneliness, but they dont neglect failure, cruelty, and heartbreak. First published in 1962, a year after revolutionary road, this sublime collection of stories seems even more powerful today. Back in 2015, richard yates made my endofyear highlights with. The stories span a range of subject matters including among others marriages, friendships, children at school and illness. Eleven kinds of loneliness 1962 stories a special providence 1969 disturbing the peace 1975 the easter parade 1976 a good school 1978 liars in love 1981 stories young hearts crying 1984 cold spring harbor 1986 the collected stories of richard yates 2004 filmography.
All of the stories also appeared in the posthumously. Revolutionary road, the easter parade, eleven kinds of loneliness by. By richard yates thecollected stories of richard yates by yates, richard author on jun052008, paperback. Books by richard yates author of revolutionary road. Published by user, 19 years ago richard yates was a brilliant writer of novels and short stories who was universally admired by his peers includingamong otherstennessee williams, john updike, and phillip roth. With objective and penetrating writing, this book depicts the. Free download or read online eleven kinds of loneliness pdf epub book. Now available in ebook for the first time, richard yatess groundbreaking collection of. Richard yates and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. There are eleven kinds of lonely lives eleven kinds of loneliness.