Nothing that meets the eye : the uncollected stories of Patricia Highsmith / Patricia Highsmith.
The Highsmith renaissance continues with this brilliant collection of 28 short stories, a great majority of which have never been seen before. From this new collection, a remarkable portrait of the American psyche at mid-century emerges, unforgettably distilled by the inimitable eye of Patricia Highsmith.
Record details
- ISBN: 0393051870
- ISBN: 9780393051872
- Physical Description: 455 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- pt. I. Early stories, 1938-1949 -- Mightiest mornings -- Uncertain treasure -- Magic casements -- Miss Juste and the green rompers -- When the door is always open and the welcome mat is out -- In the plaza -- Hollow oracle -- Great cardhouse -- Car -- Still point of the turning world -- Pianos of the Steinachs -- Mighty nice man -- Quiet night -- Doorbell for Louisa.pt. II. Middle and later stories, 1952-1982 -- Bird in hand -- Music to die by -- Man's best friend -- Born failure -- Dangerous hobby -- Returnees -- Nothing that meets the eye -- Two disagreeable pigeons -- Variations on a game -- Girl like Phyl -- It's a deal -- Things had gone badly -- Trouble with Mrs. Blynn, the trouble with the world -- Second cigarette.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | FIC HIGHSMITH C-90 (Text) | 36015000290938 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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