Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
View on Amazon →
Cover of The Stories of John Cheever
Short Stories· United States

The Stories of John Cheever

by John Cheever
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★National Book Award
Published 1979693 pagesEnglish
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

Published in 1979, The Stories of John Cheever established John Cheever as one of the defining voices in short stories. Cheever's collected stories—suburban, moral, often darkly comic—won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The sixty-one stories collected here represent one of the supreme achievements of the American short story, mapping the anxieties of postwar suburban life. Themes of suburbia, marriage, alcoholism run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1979.

Book Details

AuthorJohn Cheever
Published1979
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages693
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780394514307
Editorial Score61/100
About the Category

📄 Short Stories

Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

Explore all Short Stories books →
Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from United States →

Editorial Assessment

John Cheever published The Stories of John Cheever in 1979, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of short stories from United States. The book's treatment of suburbia, marriage, alcoholism, American life accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Stories of John Cheever among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: National Book Award 1979. Our aggregate score of 61/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of The Stories of John Cheever lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of suburbia, marriage, alcoholism, American life is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within United States's literary landscape, John Cheever occupies a significant position. The Stories of John Cheever is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
197948
✍️
About the Author
John Cheever
United States
View Author →

John Cheever is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of short stories.

Happy Employees
The Management Companion
Happy Employees
What Evolution Tells You About Leading People
Lead with human nature, and your team won’t just perform — they’ll thrive.
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of Olive Kitteridge
literary-fiction

Olive Kitteridge

Elizabeth Strout· 2009
★Pulitzer Prize
Editorial Score74/100
Cover of Ficciones
short-stories

Ficciones

Jorge Luis Borges· 1944
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score71/100
Cover of A Visit from the Goon Squad
literary-fiction

A Visit from the Goon Squad

Jennifer Egan· 2011
★Pulitzer Prize
Editorial Score68/100
Cover of The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake
short-stories

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

Breece D'J Pancake· 1983
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Editorial Score61/100
Cover of The Mirror of Lida Sal
short-stories

The Mirror of Lida Sal

Miguel Ángel Asturias· 1967
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score60/100
Cover of The Collected Stories of Grace Paley
short-stories

The Collected Stories of Grace Paley

Grace Paley· 1999
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Editorial Score58/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stories of John Cheever about?

Cheever's collected stories—suburban, moral, often darkly comic—won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The sixty-one stories collected here represent one of the supreme achievements of the American short story, mapping the anxieties of postwar suburban life.

Who wrote The Stories of John Cheever?

The Stories of John Cheever was written by John Cheever, from United States. First published in 1979.

What awards has The Stories of John Cheever won?

The Stories of John Cheever has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1979.

Is The Stories of John Cheever worth reading?

The Stories of John Cheever is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in suburbia, marriage, alcoholism.

Where can I buy The Stories of John Cheever?

You can buy The Stories of John Cheever on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is The Stories of John Cheever?

The Stories of John Cheever is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is The Stories of John Cheever from?

The Stories of John Cheever originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

Popular on 50 Best Books

Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides

Explore More

📄More Short StoriesBrowse all Short Stories books🇺🇸Books from United States🇺🇸 United States literature📅1970s BooksPublished in the 1970s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time