Territory (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: David Leavitt
- First Published: 1982
- Type of Plot: Domestic realism
- Time of Work: The 1980's
- Setting: California
- Principal Characters: Neil Campbell, Mrs. Barbara Campbell, Wayne
- Genres: Short fiction
- Subjects: Child rearing or parenting
- Locales: California
The Story
After a two-year absence from home, Neil Campbell, a twenty-three-year-old homosexual, visits his mother with his current lover, Wayne. Mrs. Campbell, a beautiful, sophisticated, and politically committed woman, generously welcomes Neil and his lover, but the visit soon proves painful for both mother and son. Mrs. Campbell tries to maintain her normal schedule: playing music with her friends, caring for her three Airedales, and running errands, but her nonchalance soon dissolves into doubt and recrimination as lines are drawn between her and Neil. Neil's return sparks...
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