Friend Of My Youth

This beautiful first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. Alice Munro’s Friend of My Youth (1990) is a short story collection that continues her exploration of complex relationships, memory, and the quiet tensions that shape everyday life. Like much of Munro’s work, these stories are set in small-town Canada. A key theme in the collection is how the past lingers in the present, with many characters looking back on formative events that continue to shape them. Munro’s signature style, precise prose, deep emotional insight, and nonlinear storytelling, is on full display. This collection further solidifies her reputation as a master of the short story, offering poignant reflections on love, regret, and the passage of time.