A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories

The book is in fair condition with visible signs of wear on the cover, including creases and edge wear. There is no dust jacket. Inside, the pages contain handwritten inscriptions, reflecting previous readers' interactions with the text. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still fully readable. ###

"A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories" by Lucia Berlin, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in New York, 2015, is a first edition paperback collection of Berlin's most celebrated works. Edited by Stephen Emerson, this compilation brings together a selection of Berlin's short stories, showcasing her unique voice and keen observation of everyday life. Berlin, a master of the short story form, is known for her ability to weave profound narratives from seemingly mundane moments, capturing the essence of human experience with wit and empathy. This edition features a foreword by Lydia Davis, adding further depth to the collection. The book is in a used condition with some inscriptions, indicating engagement by previous readers. This collection is a valuable addition for those interested in contemporary fiction and the short story genre. ###