A collection of remarkable short stories by one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed and prolific authors
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In this collection of eight stories, Edna O’Brien writes lyrically and passionately about women’s lives. In “Irish Revel,†young Mary yearns for the promise of a sweetheart to hold on to, as a hard life stretches out before her. In “The Rug,†a woman becomes consumed with her search for the sender of a mysterious gift. And in the title story, “The Love Object,†a successful television announcer struggles for emotional fulfillment through an affair with a married man. In each story, the objects of each woman’s affections vary, but all are masterfully bound together by their love and longing.
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At once heartrending and captivating, The Love Object is an unforgettable exploration of isolation and romantic obsession.
