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The Best American Short Stories 2009

by Heidi Pitlor, Alice Sebold, Greg Hrbek
The Best American Short Stories 2009 - Thryft
The Best American Short Stories 2009 - Thryft

A diverse collection capturing the essence of contemporary society.

This book would be a good read for someone who enjoys exploring different perspectives and voices. Each story in this anthology offers a unique glimpse into the human experience, showcasing a variety of writing styles and subjects. From the thought-provoking to the heartwrenching, these stories serve as a literary mirror reflecting the complexities of our world. Whether you're a fan of established authors or eager to discover new talent, this collection guarantees a rich and rewarding reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Best American Short Stories 2009

by Heidi Pitlor, Alice Sebold, Greg Hrbek
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ISBN: 9780618792252
Authors: Heidi Pitlor, Alice Sebold, Greg Hrbek
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date of Publication: 2009-10-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 1154 readers)

Description

Edited by critically acclaimed, best-selling author Alice Sebold, the stories in this year's collection serve as a provacative literary "antenna for what is going on in the world" (Chicago Tribune). The collection boasts great variety from "famous to first-timers, sifted from major magazines and little reviews, grand and little worlds" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), ensuring yet another rewarding, eduring edition of the oldest and best-selling Best American.The idiot President / Daniel Alarcón --Yurt / Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum --Rubiaux rising / Steve de Jarnatt --Beyond the pale / Joseph Epstein --A shadow table / Alice Fulton --NowTrends / Karl Taro Greenfeld --The farms / Eleanor Henderson --Sagittarius / Greg Hrbek --Hurricanes anonymous / Adam Johnson --The anniversary trip / Victoria Lancelotta --A man like him / Yiyun Li --The briefcase / Rebecca Makkai --Magic words / Jill McCorkle --One dog year / Kevin Moffett --Modulation / Richard Powers --Them old cowboy songs / Annie Proulx --Into the gorge / Ron Rash --Ostracon / Alex Rose --The peripatetic coffin / Ethan Rutherford --Muzungu / Namwali Serpell --Contributors' notes --100 other distinguished stories of 2008 --Editorial addresses of American and Canadian magazines publishing short stories
 

A diverse collection capturing the essence of contemporary society.

This book would be a good read for someone who enjoys exploring different perspectives and voices. Each story in this anthology offers a unique glimpse into the human experience, showcasing a variety of writing styles and subjects. From the thought-provoking to the heartwrenching, these stories serve as a literary mirror reflecting the complexities of our world. Whether you're a fan of established authors or eager to discover new talent, this collection guarantees a rich and rewarding reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.