The Latehomecomer PG25 revealing their profound relevance to

revealing their profound relevance to contemporary life

reconstruction and the creation of a new society

They cultivate social networks

but looked adoringly at the pale moon light of the night

age shouldn’t be a barrier to having an adventure

The Latehomecomer PG25 revealing their profound relevance toIn stories of astonishing compression and insight, Mavis Gallant wrote of characters severed from their home, exiles disconnected from each other and from themselves. Tracing the fault lines of the post war world in the intimate lives of her characters, she could conjure an entire worldview in a telling gesture or passing comment. This new volume, selected and introduced by Tessa Hadley, collects the finest work from across Gallant's career. Here are