Gazebo
This study guide will help you analyze the short story “Gazebo” by Raymond Carver. You can also find a summary of the text, as well as inspiration for interpreting it and putting it into perspective.
Presentation of the text
Title: “Gazebo” (1981)
Author: Raymond Carver
Genre: Short story
Raymond Carver (1938-1988) was an American short story writer. His most important works include the short story collections What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (1981), Cathedral (1983), and Elephant and Other Stories (1988). His works explore ordinary settings and people. He mostly focuses on the everyday life of working-class characters and the reality of romantic relationships.
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