The Literary Lover: Great Stories of Passion and Romance

by Larry Dark (Editor)

From pyrotechnic eroticism to fading passion, 20 contemporary writers explore love in this irresistible collection. Contributors include Harold Brodkey, Laurie Colwin, Nadine Gordimer, Rachel Ingalls, William Kotzwinkle, Joyce Carol Oates, Grace Paley, John Updike, and many others.

Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Anthologies

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Cera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I oved discovering

[sherri ambrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

was great for the bus ride to minneapolis. above average as
far as short story collections go. great for a gentle yet engaging
summer read.

[Phyllis]

there's even a piece by Bukowski in here. This looks like a good book.

[Tuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

quite a bit of passion and romance here, some obscure references too. frustrating though, if you know what i mean.

[Cathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for romance lovers. Some of the stories are very real and at times unsettling, which makes for a refreshing read. After all, love doesn't always end happily.