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The Man Who Loved Flowers
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Summary: “The Man Who Loved Flowers”
“The Man Who Loved Flowers,” a short story by American horror writer Stephen King, follows a young man’s journey on his quest to meet Norma, the love of his life. Published first in August 1977 in Gallery, an adult magazine, it was later included in 1978’s Night Shift, King’s first collection of short stories. King weaves a thriller that juxtaposes The Joy of Young Love with The Brutality of Love Lost. In doing so, he explores the Nostalgia of looking back at youthful courtship from a place of reverie. King also reveals how a man, whose grief has manifested in psychological symptoms, masks his true self as he searches in vain for a love that will never return.
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In May 1963, a young man walks down New York City’s Third Avenue to meet Norma. The air is “soft and beautiful” (Paragraph 1), and as the spring day shifts to evening, onlookers experience nostalgia while watching Unlock all 25 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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