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![]() | The Art of Living (1981) And Other Stories A collection of stories by John Gardner |
| "These are miracles of stories--fully realized, far reaching, greater than the sum of their parts." Anne Tyler |
An inspired book of short stories that explores the profound relationship between life and art
While mourning the loss of his son in the Vietnam War, an Italian chef reflects on the importance of art for future generations. An American boy retreats inward after he kills his younger brother in a farming accident, finding solace in classical music and a friendship with his teacher. Placing the artist at the center of his stories, Gardner produces a series of beautiful moments where art must act as a life-affirming force - and creates a collection of poignant narratives as a result.
In The Art of Living, author John Gardner brings his most significant themes to life with stunning eloquence and masterful narration.
While mourning the loss of his son in the Vietnam War, an Italian chef reflects on the importance of art for future generations. An American boy retreats inward after he kills his younger brother in a farming accident, finding solace in classical music and a friendship with his teacher. Placing the artist at the center of his stories, Gardner produces a series of beautiful moments where art must act as a life-affirming force - and creates a collection of poignant narratives as a result.
In The Art of Living, author John Gardner brings his most significant themes to life with stunning eloquence and masterful narration.
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Hardback Editions
June 1983 : Hardback
| Title: Art of Living Author(s): John Gardner ISBN: 0-436-17252-6 / 978-0-436-17252-6 (UK edition) Publisher: Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 1981 : Hardback
| Title: The Art of Living and Other Stories Author(s): John Gardner ISBN: 0-394-51674-5 / 978-0-394-51674-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
1981 : Hardback
| Title: The Art of Living and Other Stories Author(s): John Gardner Publisher: Knopf, New York Availability: Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
April 1989 : Paperback
| Title: The Art of Living And Other Stories Author(s): John Gardner ISBN: 0-679-72350-1 / 978-0-679-72350-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Vintage Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
July 1983 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Art of Living&othr Author(s): John Gardner ISBN: 0-345-30371-7 / 978-0-345-30371-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Ballantine Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
1981 : Paperback
| Title: ART OF LIVING Author(s): John Gardner Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
September 2010 : Kindle edition
| Title: The Art of Living: and Other Stories Author(s): John Gardner Publisher: Open Road Availability: Amazon More details... |
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