num_pages: 251
description: The first collection of stories from “one of the great short story writers of our time” ( The Philadelphia Inquirer ) breathed new life into the American short story, showing us the humor and tragedy that dwell in the hearts of ordinary people."[Carver's stories] can ... be counted among the masterpieces of American Literature." — The New York Times Book Review"One of the great short story writers of our time—of any time." — The  Philadelhpia Inquirer"The whole collection is a knock out. Few writers can match Raymond Carver's entwining style and language." — The Dallas Morning News
language: English
title: Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?
titlecomplete: Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?
genres: Fiction, American, Short Stories, The United States Of America, Americana, Literature, Classics, Contemporary, 20th Century, Literary Fiction
ratings_count: 17152
awards: awardedAt: 220953600000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Fiction
publisher: Vintage