Oxford Bookworms Collection: From the Cradle to the Grave

This is a collection of classic short stories that explore the universal theme of the human condition across the span of a lifetime. The stories are grouped by the trials of life from youth to old age, covering: the idealism of young people, the stresses of marriage, the anxieties of parenthood, and the loneliness and fears of older people. The collection features a variety of writing styles, including black humour, satire, and realistic observation of human nature and its complexities.