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Tim O'Connor wrote:
But it's endlessly fascinating to see what path a
writer
takes in
evolution (e.g., Raymond Carver going from "Will You
Please
Be Quiet,
Please?" to some of his last, lean fiction like "When
It's
Human
Instead of Animal" [title from memory; please don't
pummel
me if I
mangled it a bit).


Has anybody read, 'Why don't you dance?'  I've heard
Carver was an amazing author but I found myself
puzzled when I caught that story in a reprint.  Why is
the man's dancing with her supposed to be so mystical?
 Granted, it's strange for a man to reposition his
bedroom furniture on his driveway and ask a stranger
to dance, but what is this story supposed to
represent?  I've read some cryptic Kafka and it isn't
nearly as puzzling as Carver's story, if it is
supposed to resonate with meaning.  Is there some sort
of mystery hidden between the lines that he expects us
to assemble?  I've only read that one story, maybe if
I was more acquainted with his style I would see what
message he attempts to convey.  Is it a puzzle or
maybe a symbolic portrayal of suburban life?  I'd love
to hear anyone's thoughts on the story and Carver.
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