My Mistress's Sparrow is Dead

'[A] brilliant collection of love stories. . . An absolute must-read.' Harper's Bazaar, Editor's picks of the month

'Better than a bunch of flowers, if not so sweet.' Metro

'Eugenides has written a marvellous little essay on the love story to introduce his choices. . . an outstanding collection.' Joanna Trollope, The Times

'[Eugenides's] artful arrangement of the stories adds to their pleasure. The collection is full of intriguing echoes that complement. . . one's responses.' Sunday Telegraph

'There are plenty of stories here which any lover of good writing - if not perhaps every lover - will enjoy.' Scotsman

'Pick up this beautiful new edition. . . a well-chosen collection of love stories edited by Pulitzer prize-winner Jeffrey Eugenides.' Daily Mail

'A delicious confection of classical and contemporary love stories.' Observer