{"product_id":"paradise-faber-stories","title":"Paradise: Faber Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFaber 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 January 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaber 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 66g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 114 x 159 x 5 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780571351763                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edna O'Brien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097014104314,"sku":"9780571351763","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/6da14dbf94765b46d7d44e66abf5e0c6.jpg?v=1626667269","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/paradise-faber-stories","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}