The Love Object: Stories

The Love Object: Stories

<DIV><b>A collection of remarkable short stories by one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed and prolific authors</b></div><DIV> </div><DIV>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.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>At once heartrending and captivating, <i>The Love Object </i>is an unforgettable exploration of isolation and romantic obsession.</div>