Summary, “Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage” by Alice Munro in 6 Minutes - Book

“Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage“ is a collection of short stories written by Canadian author Alice Munro. The collection was published in 2001 and features nine short stories, each exploring themes of human relationships, love, and the complexities of human nature. The title story, “Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage,“ is one of the standout pieces in the collection. In this story, a housekeeper named Johanna receives a letter from her employer’s granddaughter, Sabitha, who is living with her grandfather. The letter is a prank orchestrated by Sabitha and her friends, claiming that Sabitha’s father (who has been away) is coming to visit Johanna with romantic intentions. Johanna falls for the prank and writes heartfelt letters back to the fictional admirer. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the surprising ways in which love can develop. Each of the other stories in the collection also delves into the comple