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Joyce Carol Oates Reads “Late Love”
Apr 15, 2024
Award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates reads 'Late Love,' a story exploring marital dynamics, nightmares, suspicions, and cultural themes. The tale follows a newly married couple grappling with pasts, age, and loneliness, offering a thought-provoking look at relationships and uncertainties.
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- The husband's vulnerability in nightmares exposes deeper fears and insecurities in their marriage.
- The wife's unsettling discoveries and suspicions unravel a darker truth beneath their relationship.
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Newlyweds navigate the challenges of nighttime disturbances
An aging couple, both in their second marriage, navigate the challenges of night disturbances in their new shared home. The husband, known for his scholarly achievements and public persona, reveals vulnerability during troubling nightmares. As the wife witnesses his nighttime distress, she grapples with understanding his deeper fears and insecurities, leading to a complex dynamic in their marriage.
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