In The Easter Parade, first published in 1976, we meet sisters Sarah and Emily Grimes when they are still the children of divorced parents. We observe the sisters over four decades, watching them grow into two very different women. Sarah is stable and stalwart, settling into an unhappy marriage. Emily is precocious and independent, struggling with one unsatisfactory love affair after another. Richard Yates's classic novel is about how both women struggle to overcome their tarnished family's past, and how both finally reach for some semblance of renewal.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - Frank and April Wheeler are a bright, beautiful, talented couple in the 1950s whose perfect suburban life is about to crumble in this moving and absorbing story (The Atlantic Monthly) from one of the most acclaimed writers of the twentieth century.

The Great Gatsby of my time...one of the best books by a member of my generation. --Kurt Vonnegut, acclaimed author of Slaughterhouse-Five

Perhaps Frank and April Wheeler married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is dull. And April never saw herself as a housewife. Yet they have always lived on the assumption that greatness is only just around the corner. But now that certainty is about to unravel. With heartbreaking compassion and remorseless clarity, Richard Yates shows how Frank and April mortgage their spiritual birthright, betraying not only each other, but their best selves.

In his introduction to this edition, novelist Richard Ford pays homage to the lasting influence and enduring power of Revolutionary Road.

A literary event of the highest order, The Collected Stories of Richard Yates brings together Yates's peerless short fiction in a single volume for the first time.

Richard Yates was acclaimed as one of the most powerful, compassionate, and technically accomplished writers of America's postwar generation, and his work has inspired such diverse talents as Richard Ford, Ann Beattie, André Dubus, Robert Stone, and Kurt Vonnegut Jr. This collection, as powerful as Yate's beloved Revolutionary Road, contains the stories of his classic works Eleven Kinds of Loneliness (a book The New York Times Book Review hailed as the New York equivalent of Dubliners) and Liars in Love; it also features nine new stories, seven of which have never been published.

Whether addressing the smothered desire of suburban housewives, the white-collar despair of Manhattan office workers, the grim humor that attends life on a tuberculosis ward, or the moments of terrified peace experienced by American soldiers in World War II, Yates examines every frayed corner of the American dream. His stories, as empathetic as they are unforgiving, are like no others in our nation's literature. Published with a moving introduction by the novelist Richard Russo, this collection will stand as its author's final masterpiece.

Three classic works--including the virtuosic Revolutionary Road--that exemplify the remarkable gifts of this great American master

It is Yates's relentless, unflinching investigation of our secret hearts, and his speaking to us in language as clear and honest and unadorned and unsentimental and uncompromising as his vision, that makes him such a great writer. --Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls

Richard Yates's first novel, National Book Award finalist Revolutionary Road, is the unforgettable portrait of a marriage built on dreams that tragically never come to fruition. In The Easter Parade, he tells the story of two sisters whose parents' divorce overshadows their entire lives. And in the stories in Eleven Kinds of Loneliness, we witness men and women striving for better lives amid discouragement and disillusion.

Hailed as America's finest realistic novelist by the Boston Globe, Richard Yates, author of Revolutionary Road, garnered rare critical acclaim for his bracing, unsentimental portraits of middle-class American life. Disturbing the Peace is no exception. Haunting, troubling, and mesmerizing, it shines a brilliant, unwavering light into the darkest recesses of a man's psyche.

To all appearances, John Wilder has all the trappings of success, circa 1960: a promising career in advertising, a loving family, a beautiful apartment, even a country home. John's evenings are spent with associates at quiet Manhattan lounges and his weekends with friends at glittering cocktail parties. But something deep within this seemingly perfect life has long since gone wrong. Something has disturbed John's fragile peace, and he can no longer find solace in fleeting affairs or alcohol. The anger, the drinking, and the recklessness are building to a crescendo--and they're about to take down John's career and his family. What happens next will send John on a long, strange journey--at once tragic and inevitable.

From one of the most important writers of the twentieth century, the acclaimed author of Revolutionary Road, comes the story of a mother who struggles with her own demons while her son goes to fight in Europe, hoping to become his own man.

Like Breakfast At Tiffany's spliced with All Quiet On The Western Front. Impossible to paraphrase, wonderful to read. --Zadie Smith, bestselling author of White Teeth

Robert Prentice has spent all his life attempting to escape his mother's stifling presence. His mother, Alice, for her part, is attempting to realize her dreams of prosperity and success as a sculptor. As Robert goes off to fight in Europe, Richard Yates portrays a soldier in the depths of war striving to live up to his heroic ideals.

With haunting clarity, Yates crafts an unforgettable portrait of two people who cannot help but hope for more even as life challenges them both.

Richard Yates, who died in 1992, is today ranked by many readers, scholars, and critics alongside such titans of modern American ficiton as Updike, Roth, Irving, Vonnegut, and Mailer.

In this work, he offers a spare and autumnal novel about a New England prep school. At once a meditation on the twilight of youth and an examination of America's entry into World War II, A Good School tells the stories of William Grove, the quiet boy who becomes an editor of the school newspaper; Jack Draper, a crippled chemistry teacher; and Edith Stone, the schoolmaster's young daughter, who falls in love with most celebrated boy in the class of 1943.

The acclaimed author of Revolutionary Road--one of the most important writers of the twentieth century--movingly portrays a man and a woman from their courtship and marriage in the 1950s to their divorce in the 70s, chronicling their heartbreaking attempts to reach their highest ambitions.

Michael Davenport dreams of being a poet after returning home from World War II Europe, and at first he and his new wife Lucy enjoy their life together. But as the decades pass and the success of others creates an oppressive fear of failure in both Michael and Lucy, their once bright future gives way to a life of adultery and isolation.

With empathy and grace, Yates creates a poignant novel of the desires and disasters of a tragic, hopeful couple.

From the moment of its publication in 1961, Revolutionary Road was hailed as a masterpiece of realistic fiction and as the most evocative portrayal of the opulent desolation of the American suburbs. It's the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful, and talented couple who have lived on the assumption that greatness is only just around the corner. With heartbreaking compassion and remorseless clarity, Richard Yates shows how Frank and April mortgage their spiritual birthright, betraying not only each other, but their best selves.

In this classic novel Richard Yates, hailed as a preeminent chronicler of the American condition and author of the acclaimed Revolutionary Road, weaves a masterful, unflinching tale of two families brought together by chance, desperation, and desire.

Evan Shepard was born with good looks, bad luck, and a love for the open ro But it was on one such drive, with his father from rural Long Island into lower Manhattan, that Evan's life would be changed forever. When their car breaks down on a Greenwich Village street, Evan's father presses a random doorbell, looking for a telephone. Within hours, two families--sharing equally complex and addled histories--will come together. There will be flirtation. There will be a marriage. There will be a child, a new home... But as Evan moves further into the uncharted land of manhood, as the women and men around him come into focus, he faces roads not taken and a journey not made--in Richard Yates' haunting exploration of human restlessness, family secrets, and a future shaped by them both.

A comprehensive and fascinating account of the history of St. Edmundsbury, this book provides a meticulous examination of every aspect of the town's monastic history. From the early days of the abbey's establishment to its eventual dissolution, Yates provides an engaging and informative narrative that draws on a wealth of primary source material to create a vivid portrait of this important historical site.

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A comprehensive and fascinating account of the history of St. Edmundsbury, this book provides a meticulous examination of every aspect of the town's monastic history. From the early days of the abbey's establishment to its eventual dissolution, Yates provides an engaging and informative narrative that draws on a wealth of primary source material to create a vivid portrait of this important historical site.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Message Of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor Of Illinois, To The General Assembly, January 2, 1865 is a historical document written by Richard Yates, the Governor of Illinois, in 1865. The book contains the text of the Governor's message to the General Assembly of Illinois on January 2, 1865. In this message, Governor Yates discusses various issues related to the state of Illinois, including the state's finances, the state's involvement in the Civil War, and the state's efforts to support the Union army. Additionally, the Governor discusses his plans for the future of the state, including his desire to improve education and infrastructure. This book provides valuable insight into the political and social climate of Illinois during the Civil War era, as well as the priorities and concerns of its leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Basis of National Welfare is a book written by Richard Yates in 1817. The book primarily discusses the prosperity of Britain and the safety of the Church of England in reference to the overall well-being of the nation. Yates argues that the Church of England plays a crucial role in maintaining the moral and social fabric of the country, and that the prosperity of the nation is closely tied to the strength of the Church. He also discusses various economic and political factors that contribute to national welfare, including the importance of agriculture and trade, the role of government in regulating commerce, and the need for a strong military. Throughout the book, Yates emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between economic prosperity, political stability, and social morality in order to ensure the continued welfare of the nation. Overall, The Basis of National Welfare provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors that contribute to the well-being of a nation, with a particular focus on Britain and the Church of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Basis of National Welfare: Considered in Reference Chiefly to the Prosperity of Britain, and Safety of the Church of England is a book written by Richard Yates in 1817. The book explores the idea of national welfare and how it relates to the prosperity of Britain and the safety of the Church of England. Yates argues that the welfare of a nation is dependent on the moral and religious principles of its citizens, and that the Church of England plays a crucial role in maintaining these principles. The book also discusses various social and political issues of the time, including the state of the economy, education, and the role of government. Overall, The Basis of National Welfare offers a perspective on the importance of morality and religion in the prosperity and well-being of a nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Message of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, to the General Assembly, January 2, 1865 is a historical document that was originally published in 1865. The book contains a speech given by Richard Yates, who was the Governor of Illinois at the time, to the state's General Assembly. The speech covers a range of topics, including the state of the Union during the Civil War, the efforts of Illinois in supporting the Union, and the need for continued support for the war effort. Yates also discusses the importance of education and infrastructure development in the state, as well as the need for reform in the criminal justice system. The book provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the United States during the Civil War, as well as the role of individual states in supporting the Union cause. Overall, Message of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, to the General Assembly, January 2, 1865 is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social issues of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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