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Raymond Carver pioneered a precisionist realism that reinvented the American short story in the 1980s. His works, often set in mundane locales, focus on seemingly insignificant details that reveal profound truths about human lives. Carver wrote with meticulous economy, bringing lives into sharp focus akin to the paintings of Edward Hopper. Following his sobriety, his stories became increasingly redemptive and expansive, mirroring his personal transformation.