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Annotated by:
- Kohn, Martin
- Date of entry: May-12-2006
Summary
George, a strong introverted African-American man and Guilio, a delicate and flighty Italian man, have been lovers for many decades. Guilio's deteriorating heart condition strains their relationship. Guilio is haunted by childhood death fantasies and George becomes frustrated trying to help him to deal with his illness and his fears. In the end, however, George is comforted by Guilio, who has sensed his pain and grief over being the surviving partner.
Primary Source
Last Courtesies and Other Stories
Publisher
Harper Collins
Place Published
New York
Edition
1980
Page Count
16