The two of us / Kathy Page.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Page, Kathy, 1958- author.

Standardized Title:

Short stories. Selections

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Short stories, English--21st century.

Short stories, English.

Genre:

Short stories, English.

Short stories.

Physical Description:

195 pages ; 21 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Windsor, Ontario : Biblioasis, [2016]

Summary:

The stories in The Two of Us focus on pairs, couples, dyads: intense one-on-one relationships- Lovers, spouses, siblings, hairdresser and client, mother and baby, teacher and pupil, girl and fox-these are the characters who animate Kathy Page's stunning new collection. While undergoing medical tests, tending the garden, starving themselves, touring museums, traveling, considering suicide, and felling pregnant, they drive each other towards moments where the true shapes of their lives are glimpsed. With humour, tenderness, and occasionally ruthless observation, Page offers us a sense of who they-and we-might become. United by her characters' primal desire for intimacy; these stories reflect our yearning for meaningful connection. In doing so, The Two of Us strengthens Kathy Page's reputation as one of the most powerful writers at work today. Book jacket.

Contents:

The House on Manor Close 7

The Last Cut 31

The Two of Us 41

The Perfect Day 49

Dear Son 57

Different Lips 71

Sweet Agony 81

The Right Thing to Say 85

Pigs 97

Bees 111

It is July Now 121

Johanna 135

Red Dog 139

Daddy 147

Northern Lights 149

Open Water 163.

Notes:

Short stories.

"A John Metcalf book."

Other Format:

Page, Kathy, 1958-, author. Two of us.

ISBN:

9781771960991

177196099X

OCLC:

938996902