"The Enormous Radio" is a short story by American author John Cheever, first published in 1947. The story follows the lives of a seemingly normal middle-class couple, Jim and Irene Westcott, who live in an apartment in New York City. The couple purchases a new radio that can pick up conversations and noises from other apartments in the building, leading them to discover secrets and hidden aspects of their neighbors' lives. As they become more engrossed in the lives of others, their own relationship begins to deteriorate. The story explores themes of voyeurism, privacy, and the corrupting influence of technology. It is considered one of Cheever's most famous works and has been adapted into various television and radio productions.
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