After Rain

Author: William Trevor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Viking , 1996

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

After Rain by William Trevor presents twelve masterfully composed short stories within the literary fiction genre, each illustrating moments of quiet revelation, emotional reckoning, and human vulnerability. Trevor commands a restrained yet incisive prose style, chronicling characters caught in the aftermath of personal upheavalbereavement, betrayal, faded love, and the elusive search for solace. The title story details a womans spiritual renewal during a solitary visit to an Italian village, while others uncover the subtle tensions between memory and regret. Trevor argues for the dignity of ordinary lives, rendering psychological depth with precision and empathy. This collection stands as a testament to his reputation as one of the finest short story writers of the twentieth century.