Paradise: Faber Stories

Faber Stories is a landmark series of individual volumes that presents masters of the short story form in a range of genres and styles. It follows an unnamed protagonist on holiday with her new, much-married lover, in the company of the monstrously rich. Edna O Brien crafts a quietly horrifying scene of eroticism and insecurity, making one woman's near-fatal discomfort stand for society's larger trap. The book is a celebratory compendium of collectable work that brings together past, present, and future in its ninetieth year.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Faber Stories, a remarkable series of individual volumes, showcases the mastery of the short story form across a diverse range of genres and styles. An unnamed protagonist embarks on a holiday with her new, much-married lover, accompanied by the monstrously wealthy. The question on everyone's mind is: How long will she last? It dominates their thoughts to the utmost.

While the others venture out to sea each day, the protagonist is taken under the wing of a swimming instructor. Gradually, she is expected to showcase her skills. The pressure intensifies, and it becomes a matter of mere time before she succumbs to the strain.

In this chillingly erotic and insecure narrative, Edna O Brien skillfully paints a picture of one woman's near-fatal discomfort, which serves as a poignant representation of society's larger trap. By seamlessly blending past, present, and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories emerges as a celebratory compendium of collectible work, showcasing the enduring brilliance of these master storytellers.

Weight: 66g
Dimension: 114 x 159 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571351763
Edition number: Main