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Exploring the unraveling of relationships, the stories in this collection delve into the complexities of desire and grief. Set across various locations and eras, from post-World War II Buffalo to contemporary cities, the narratives feature characters grappling with personal and familial tragedies. The title story highlights a young woman's journey through her family's silence after a fire, while other tales reveal the struggles of a Jewish family and a college student confronting her identity. Reisman's lyrical prose captures the intertwining of passion and heartbreak, emphasizing the lasting impact of history on individuals.
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House Fires, Nancy Reisman
- Language
- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- House Fires
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nancy Reisman
- Publisher
- University of Iowa Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 228
- ISBN13
- 9780877456926
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the unraveling of relationships, the stories in this collection delve into the complexities of desire and grief. Set across various locations and eras, from post-World War II Buffalo to contemporary cities, the narratives feature characters grappling with personal and familial tragedies. The title story highlights a young woman's journey through her family's silence after a fire, while other tales reveal the struggles of a Jewish family and a college student confronting her identity. Reisman's lyrical prose captures the intertwining of passion and heartbreak, emphasizing the lasting impact of history on individuals.