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"The Swimmer"

See page 1438 in The American Tradition in Literature, Volume II, 10e

See page 1797 in The American Tradition in Literature, Shorter Edition, 10e

• If you like this story, you are certainly not alone in your admiration. Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Wonder Boys and The Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Klay, says the "The Swimmer" is among his favorite stories. Click here to learn more.

• "The Swimmer" was made into a movie in 1968, starring Burt Lancaster. To learn more about it, click here.

• To learn more about John Cheever, his life, his writing, and his literary legacy, visit this site. It lists a wealth of primary and secondary sources related to this great writer.