Richard Yates was an acclaimed American author best known for his debut novel "Revolutionary Road", which was nominated for the National Book Award in 1961. Praised by literary figures such as Kurt Vonnegut, William Styron, and Tennessee Williams, the novel cemented Yates' reputation as a master of realist fiction. His subsequent works, including "The Easter Parade" and "Disturbing the Peace", further explored themes of disillusionment and the struggles of ordinary lives, earning him critical admiration.
Yates also published two notable short story collections, "Eleven Kinds of Loneliness" and "Liars in Love", showcasing his sharp, unflinching prose. His career extended beyond writing, as he worked as a speechwriter for Senator Robert F. Kennedy and later taught creative writing at the University of Iowa, mentoring future authors. Despite shifting literary trends, Yates remained dedicated to realism, drawing inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gustave Flaubert. His works continue to experience a posthumous resurgence, affirming his enduring literary legacy.
Standalone Novels
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Revolutionary Road
1961
2
A Special Providence
1969
3
Disturbing the Peace
1975
4
The Easter Parade
1976
5
A Good School
1978
6
Young Hearts Crying
1984
7
Cold Spring Harbor
1986
8
Castles of Gold & Dust
1996
Short Stories/Novellas
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1
Allen Tombes - Fire from Water
2019
Collections
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Eleven Kinds of Loneliness
1962
2
Liars in Love
1981
3
The Collected Stories
2001
Non-Fiction Books
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1
Representation in Congress
2011
2
Essay On The Cultivation Of The Oak
2011
3
An Illustration of the Monastic History and Antiquities of the Town and Abbey of St. Edmund's Bury; With Views of the Most Considerable Monasterial R
2012
4
O Tempo
2020
5
Legal Fundamentals for Canadian Business Plus Companion Website without Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
2021
6
The Gospel Kingdom Considered in Respect to Some Practical Means of Its Advancement. a Sermon
2021
7
The Basis of National Welfare: Considered in Reference Chiefly to the Prosperity of Britain, and Safety of the Church of England &C.: in a 2Nd Letter
2021
Screenplays
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William Styron's Lie Down In Darkness
1983
Richard Yates Anthologies
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Short Story 1
1958
2
Ploughshares Spring 1976 Guest-Edited by Tim O'Brien with DeWitt Henry and Henry Bromell
1976
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Ploughshares Vol. 5 No. 3
1979
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Ploughshares Fall 1988
1988
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The Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative Styles