A New Year's Gift
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A masterpiece in literary manipulation, 'A New Year's Gift' plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary. We begin with Jacques, who is writing a letter to his sweetheart, Irene. When Irene appears on his doorstep, she brings with her a scandalous plan. Will he agree to her demands, or is there more to them than meets the eye? A tale of adultery, fealty, violence, and honour, 'A New Year's Gift' also highlights the stifling social conventions of the time. This short story will delight fans of Raymond Carver.
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| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2025-07-03 18:11:02PM |
| Last Indexed | 2025-07-16 00:15:28AM |
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A masterpiece in literary manipulation, 'A New Year's Gift' plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary. We begin with Jacques, who is writing a letter to his sweetheart, Irene. When Irene appears on his doorstep, she brings with her a scandalous plan. Will he agree to her demands, or is there more to them than meets the eye? A tale of adultery, fealty, violence, and honour, 'A New Year's Gift' also highlights the stifling social conventions of the time. This short story will delight fans of Raymond Carver.
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