Fifth Sunday: Stories

by Rita Dove

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081391308X
• ISBN13: 9780813913087
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 71 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A POET'S SHORT STORIES

Most readers are more familiar with Rita Dove, the poet. Suprise! Rita Dove has also done short stories and eight of them are collected in this wonderful volume called Fifth Sunday. It is the first collection of short stories by this reknowned poet. Fifth Sunday opens the door in the life of African-Americans dealing with life in varied settings. Come to church with Valerie as she daydreams about love and ends up in embarassing circumstances. Check out a gang "leader" from the 60's as he gets married and unexpected guests arrive. Share the Spray Paint King's boredom with the psychologist trying to find out why he does this art. Dove's characters are complex, down to earth and won't hesitate to speak their minds. From the mid-west to Germany journey with these multi-dimensional characters who will surprise you. I found this book to be a refreshing look at a poet working in another genre. Rita Dove does a superb job and by all means treat yourself to this marvelous work.