“Then the children went to bed, or at least went upstairs, and the men joined the women for a cigarette on the porch, absently picking ticks engorged like grapes off the sleeping dogs. And when the men kissed the women good night, and their weekend whiskers scratched the women's cheeks, the women did not think shave, they thought stay.”
Quote by Amy Hempel
Work
The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel
This volume compiles a selection of short stories written by Amy Hempel, showcasing her distinctive narrative style and thematic concerns. more
Author
Amy Hempel
Amy Hempel is an American writer renowned for her concise and profound short stories. Her work often delves into themes of interpersonal relationships, loneliness, and death, earning her acclaim from readers and critics alike. more
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