Cathedral

A dozen stories that overflow with the danger excitement mystery andpossibility of life...Carver is a writer of astonishing compassion andhonesty...his eye set ... » 

A dozen stories that overflow with the danger excitement mystery andpossibility of life...Carver is a writer of astonishing compassion andhonesty...his eye set only on describing and revealing the world as he sees it.His eye is so clear it almost breaks your heart.Jonathan YardleyWashington Post Book WorldCathedral contains astonishing achievements which bespeaks a writer expandinghis range of intentions.The Boston GlobeA few of Mr. Carvers stories can already be counted among the masterpieces ofAmerican fiction...Cathedral shows a gifted writer struggling for a largerscope of reference a finer touch of nuance. Irving Howe front page TheNew York Times Book ReviewClear hard language so right that we shiver at the knowledge we gain fromit. Thomas Williams Chicago Tribune Book WorldCarver is more than a realist there is in some of his stories astrangeness the husk of a myth. Los Angeles TimesStories includedFeathersChefs HousePreservationThe CompartmentA Small Good ThingVitaminsCarefulWhere Im Calling FromThe TrainFeverThe BridleCathedral «