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title: "The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories"
brand: "carson mccullers"
price: "123 Lei"
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# The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories

**Brand:** carson mccullers
**Price:** 123 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories by carson mccullers
- **How much does it cost?** 123 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A timeless classic!
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024*

Carson McCullers' "The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories" is a collection of poignant and beautifully written tales that will leave you feeling both moved and inspired. McCullers' masterful storytelling weaves together themes of love, loneliness, and human connection in a way that is both haunting and unforgettable.Each story in this collection is a gem in its own right, but it is the titular story, "The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe," that truly stands out. The tale of a strange and enigmatic love triangle between a lonely cafe owner, her ex-husband, and a mysterious stranger, this story is a powerful exploration of the complexities of the human heart.McCullers' writing is both lyrical and evocative, drawing the reader into a world that is at once familiar and strange. Her characters are vividly drawn, and their struggles and triumphs will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the ache of loneliness or the joy of connection."The Ballad Of The Sad Cafe: and Other Stories" is a timeless classic that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. It is a reminder of the power of love, the pain of loss, and the beauty of the human spirit. Pick up a copy today and let Carson McCullers' words inspire you to see the world in a new light.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Sensitive story by a master.
  

*by "***" on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020*

Reading for pleasure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Love, Betrayal, and Revenge
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014*

The Ballad of the Sad Café broke my heart. Miss Amelia, Cousin Lymon, the Macy brothers, and a cast of other sad characters live in a dreary town. "Not much is there except the cotton mill, the two-room houses where the workers live, a few peach trees, a church with two colored windows, and a miserable main street only a hundred years long....The winters here are short and raw, the summer s white with glare and fiery hot." It doesn't sound like a place I want to visit, let alone live. And yet, even in a dreary little town like this one, there is drama and love and raw human emotion.What is this thing called love? Who is this hunchback who came into town and bewitched Miss Amelia and awakened the bleak little town?  We quickly learn that his name is Cousin Lymon and that he has the ability to make a connection with everyone with whom he comes in contact, including Miss Amelia. Within a short period of time, Miss Amelia's store is transformed into a café where the townspeople come together to eat, drink, and be merry. It remains the gathering place until the night that Cousin Lymon shows his true colors.In her uniquely skillful way, McCullers tells a story of love and the different and surprising twists it can take. Marvin Macy loves Miss Amelia, but she doesn't love him. She, however, comes to love Cousin Lymon who appears to care for her until Marvin Macy comes back into this desolate little town after a stint in the penitentiary. Cousin Lymon then falls for Macy who doesn't give him the proverbial time of day. The plot thickens.This is not a happily ever after book, but it's one well worth reading, especially if you want to see writing at its best. The descriptions of the people and their environment and emotions are superb. For example, after reading this description of Miss Amelia, I think I'd recognize her anywhere: "a dark, tall woman with bones and muscles like a man. Her hair was cut short and brushed back from the forehead and there was about her sunburned face a tense, haggard quality. She might have been a handsome woman, if, even then, she was not slightly cross-eyed."Unrequited love, the need for human contact, revenge, and betrayal are some of the themes that run throughout the book. Reading it reminded me that love can take us to the heights and depths of emotion and that we are just as likely to fall in love with those who are bad for us as with those who are our perfect matches.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*