Loss of memory is only temporary : stories / Johanna Kaplan ; preface by Francine Prose.

Title:

ISBN:

9780063061637

Personal Author:

Kaplan, Johanna

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Ecco, [2022]

Physical Description:

xvii, 248 pages ; 21 cm.

Contents:

Other people's lives -- Sickness -- Sour or suntanned, it makes no difference -- Dragon lady -- Babysitting -- Loss of memory is only temporary -- Tales of my great-grandfathers -- Family obligations.

Summary:

A collection that includes both early and later stories follows an unforgettable cast of characters that are captured in all of their forceful presence and singularity, their foolishness and wisdom, and their venality and nobility.

Geographic Term:

New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction

Genre:

Short stories

Added Author:

Kaplan, Johanna. Other people's lives.

Kaplan, Johanna. Sickness.

Kaplan, Johanna. Sour or suntanned, it makes no difference.

Kaplan, Johanna. Dragon lady.

Kaplan, Johanna. Babysitting.

Kaplan, Johanna. Loss of memory is only temporary.

Kaplan, Johanna. Tales of my great-grandfathers.