



Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014
CA$100.00
077106120X
9780771061202
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto (2014)
Edition: First Edition Hardcover
Condition: Like New
This like-new first title hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, beige cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Family Furnishings: Selected Stories, 1995-2014 is a collection of short stories by Alice Munro, published in 2014. The collection highlights Munro’s ability to capture ordinary lives with extraordinary depth. Many stories revolve around characters, often women, who navigate personal transformations, shifting relationships, and the impact of time on their lives. The title, Family Furnishings, refers to the emotional and psychological furniture people accumulate over time, memories, relationships, regrets, and choices that shape their identities. Critics praised the book for its depth, subtlety, and emotional precision. The collection showcases why Munro won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing her as a master of contemporary short fiction. With its beautifully crafted narratives and profound insights into human nature, Family Furnishings is a testament to Munro’s enduring literary legacy.