![]() ![]() ![]() To begin with: the genius of Munro, and the reason legions of her fans were overjoyed when she won the Nobel, is that she has not, as so many writers, artists, and other people have, been striving for greatness. Let the champagne flow, especially for those of us who have been reading, admiring, marveling at, and deeply moved by Munro’s stories these past few decades. Now that her literary importance has been so clearly recognized and rewarded, this essay feels less as if it should be a review, or even an appreciation, and more as though it deserves to be a celebration. When I began this piece, before Munro had won the Nobel Prize, I was thrilled to have a chance to discuss her work and the book she has claimed will be its culmination, the extraordinary short-story collection Dear Life. ![]() In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content:ġ 5 9 R F I C T I O N I N R E V I E W J A N E M E N D E L S O H N It is a privilege and a pleasure to write about Alice Munro. ![]()
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