This comprehensive anthology of contemporary American short fiction focuses on the story and its context from 1960 to the present. A special Introduction discusses the elements of tone, point of view, character, etc. and ideas such as realism and postmodernism.
The over 50 stories featured in Nguyen and Shreve's anthology range in style from the traditional narrative to experimental forms. Classic stories are juxtaposed with newer, emerging voices. The stories featured are thematically diverse as well, addressing issues of family and culture, love and loss, ethnicity and gender. 1
- ISBN10 0321117271
- ISBN13 9780321117274
- Publish Date 15 April 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 10 June 2006
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Format Paperback
- Pages 672
- Language English