Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman

Exploring themes of marriage, female friendships, and cultural experiences, this collection showcases Margaret Drabble's sharp and humorous short fiction. Her keen insights into character and place reveal the complexities of women's lives over the past fifty years. The stories touch on various aspects of modern life, from love affairs with houses to social demonstrations. An introduction by Spanish academic Jose Fernandez contextualizes the work within Drabble's life and broader literary contributions, highlighting her unique brilliance as a storyteller.