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21st Century Voices: Contemporary American Short Fiction

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Overview: A definitive collection of the very best short stories by contemporary American mastersEdited by Joyce Carol Oates, "the living master of the short story" ("Buffalo News"), and Christopher R. Beha, this volume provides an important overview of the contemporary short story and a selection of the very best that American short fiction has to offer.Contents:The toughest Indian in the world by Sherman AlexieLobster night by Russell BanksThe hermit's story by Rick Bass1-900 by Richard BauschPoor devil by Charles BaxterLavande by Ann BeattieO. by Aimee BenderMercy by Pinckney BenedictThe love of my life by T.C. BoyleThe identity club by Richard BurginThe son of the wolfman by Michael ChabonNight women by Edwidge DanticatTelevision by Lydia DavisAurora by Junot DíazA house on the Plains by E.L. DoctorowDeath of the right fielder by Stuart DybekThe girl who left her sock on the floor by Deborah EisenbergDisaster stamps of Pluto by Louise ErdrichReunion by Richard FordRêve haitien by Ben FountainThe girl on the plane by Mary GaitskillThe paperhanger by William GayCity visit by Adam HaslettTo those of you who missed your connecting flights out of O'Hare by Amy HempelEmergency by Denis JohnsonDouble exposure by Greg JohnsonOld boys, old girls by Edward P. JonesAdina, Astrid, Chipewee, Jasmine by Matthew KlamBaboons by Sheila KohlerOnce in a lifetime by Jhumpa LahiriSome terpsichore by Elizabeth McCrackenCowboy by Thomas McGuaneSault Ste. Marie by David MeansRanch girl by Maile MeloyThe new automaton theater by Steven MillhauserPaper losses by Lorrie MooreStitches by Antonya NelsonLand. ll by Joyce Carol OatesOn the rainy river by Tim O'BrienThe escort by Chuck PalahniukPeople in hell just want a drink of water by Annie ProulxThe red bow by George SaundersLeslie and Sam by Douglas UngerThe brown chest by John UpdikeIncarnations of burned children by David Foster WallaceCinnamon skin by Edmund WhiteWho invented the jump shot by John Edgar WidemanBullet in the brain by Tobias Wol

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Published October 1, 2008
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Carol Smith
Carol Smith August 02, 2025
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Brian Ramirez
Brian Ramirez January 31, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Stephanie Flores
Stephanie Flores December 31, 2024
It was adequate. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Kimberly Ramirez
Kimberly Ramirez June 15, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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