May We Borrow Your Husband? And Other Comedies of the Sexual Life- Graham Greene
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May We Borrow Your Husband?" is a collection of short stories by the acclaimed British writer Graham Greene, first published in 1967 by The Bodley Head. Subtitled "and Other Comedies of the Sexual Life," this collection compiles twelve witty tales exploring themes of love, intimacy, and human frailties. Key Information about the Book: Author: Graham Greene. Genre: Short stories, often categorized as "entertainments" by Greene himself, encompassing elements from farce to melodrama. Publication Date: 1967. Publisher: The Bodley Head (UK edition). Content: The collection features diverse stories, with settings ranging from the South of France and the Caribbean to an English prep school. The titular story, for instance, focuses on a young bride honeymooning in Antibes and her interactions with a gay couple. Themes: The stories collectively explore the complexities of relationships, highlighting aspects of love, lies, vanity, mortality, and seduction through sharply observed perspectives. Dust jacket has some noticeable wear and tear, but internal pages are in excellent condition.
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Year: 1967
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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