Cathedral

The Story

'A dozen stories that overflow with the danger, excitement, mystery and possibility of life...Carver is a writer of astonishing compassion and honesty...his eye set only on describing and revealing the world as he sees it. His eye is so clear, it almost breaks your heart.'--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World'Cathedral contains astonishing achievements, which bespeaks a writer expanding his range of intentions.'--The Boston Globe'A few of Mr. Carver's stories can already be counted among the masterpieces of American fiction...Cathedral shows a gifted writer struggling for a larger scope of reference, a finer touch of nuance.' --Irving Howe, front page, The New York Times Book Review'Clear, hard language so right that we shiver at the knowledge we gain from it.' --Thomas Williams, Chicago Tribune Book World'Carver is more than a realist; there is, in some of his stories, a strangeness, the husk of a myth.' --Los Angeles TimesStories included: 'Feathers' 'Chef's House' 'Preservation' 'The Compartment' 'A Small, Good Thing' 'Vitamins' 'Careful' 'Where I'm Calling From' 'The Train' 'Fever' 'The Bridle' 'Cathedral'