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- ISBN
- 0195092627
- Book Title
- Oxford Book of American Short Stories
- Item Length
- 5.5 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 1994
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Short Stories (Single Author)
- Item Width
- 8.4 in
- Item Weight
- 31 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 784 Pages
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In The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, Joyce Carol Oates offers a sweeping survey of American short fiction, in a collection of fifty-nine tales that combines classic works with many 'different, unexpected gems', and that invites readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and minority writers. The collection ranges from time-honoured works by Irving, Poe, and Hemingway, to modern classics by authors such as Bharati Mukherjee, Amy Tan, Alice Adams, David Leavitt, Bobbie Ann Mason, and Tim O'Brien.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195092627
ISBN-13
9780195092622
eBay Product ID (ePID)
58403
Product Key Features
Book Title
Oxford Book of American Short Stories
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Short Stories (Single Author)
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
784 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
5.5 in
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Item Weight
31 Oz
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Trade
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Ps648.S5o94 1994
Edition Description
Reprint
Reviews
"Joyce Carol Oates, a master fabulist who is also one of our finest critics, has given us a treasury that represents the astonishing range of the American short story. But instead of another showcase of 'greatest hits,' Oates ventures further afield, to uncover a series of neglected butrefulgent gems. This is a collection with guts--and brains. Best of all, it's a collection that unfolds, as its editor promises, the larger story of American writing, in all its hues and timbres."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University, "Provides a history of not only the evolution of the short story, but also of American culture....The collection is more than a survey of writing styles. It is a celebration of the diversity of American culture."--Denver Post, "Oates' collection of stories is the finest anthology I've ever read in 33 years of teaching."--Robert L. Kelly, Alpena Senior High School, "Readers who take an encompassing view of American literature and culture will love this book, which brilliantly captures the range and heft of the remarkable American contribution to the short story genre. With penetrating introductions by Joyce Carol Oates to each writer, this is ananthology of the finest kind, a collection of stories dazzling in variety but unified by an editor of singular intelligence and vision."--Arnold Rampersad, Princeton University, "These alternative selections will present a refreshing challenge inteaching the short story."--Charles Franklyn Beach, Nyack College, "Joyce Carol Oates has cast her net further and deeper, drawing fromAmerican literature's impressive past and substantial culturalwealth....Exceptional."--Booklist, "Ambitious and innovative....Only a novelist would ever think up such aproject. Only a very good one could pull it off....Eclectic."--Observer(London), "This is a splendid volume of short stories which reflect the wealth ofbrilliance built up over the years by a wide ranging field of American writers.Oates has done an outstanding job in making this selection....She does notalways go for the well known stories by delights us with some that have remainedsomewhat obscure."--Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, "Joyce Carol Oates has cast her net further and deeper, drawing from American literature's impressive past and substantial cultural wealth....Exceptional."--Booklist, "Readers who take an encompassing view of American literature and culturewill love this book, which brilliantly captures the range and heft of theremarkable American contribution to the short story genre. With penetratingintroductions by Joyce Carol Oates to each writer, this is an anthology of thefinest kind, a collection of stories dazzling in variety but unified by aneditor of singular intelligence and vision."--Arnold Rampersad, PrincetonUniversity, "Whether for the classroom or the bedtable, The Oxford Book of AmericanShort Stories is indispensable, the best fiction selected and introduced by oneof America's finest writers. It's a treasure!"--Cathy N. Davidson, DukeUniversity, "Ambitious and innovative....Only a novelist would ever think up such a project. Only a very good one could pull it off....Eclectic."--Observer (London), "To a short story lover it is hard to think of a book that could give more pleasure."--Scotland on Sunday, "Provides a history of not only the evolution of the short story, but alsoof American culture....The collection is more than a survey of writing styles.It is a celebration of the diversity of American culture."--Denver Post, "This is a splendid volume of short stories which reflect the wealth of brilliance built up over the years by a wide ranging field of American writers. Oates has done an outstanding job in making this selection....She does not always go for the well known stories by delights us with some thathave remained somewhat obscure."--Yorkshire Gazette and Herald, "Whether for the classroom or the bedtable, The Oxford Book of American Short Stories is indispensable, the best fiction selected and introduced by one of America's finest writers. It's a treasure!"--Cathy N. Davidson, Duke University, "Provides a history of not only the evolution of the short story, but also of American culture....The collection is more than a survey of writing styles. It is a celebration of the diversity of American culture."--Denver Post"Joyce Carol Oates has cast her net further and deeper, drawing from American literature's impressive past and substantial cultural wealth....Exceptional."--Booklist"Readers who take an encompassing view of American literature and culture will love this book, which brilliantly captures the range and heft of the remarkable American contribution to the short story genre. With penetrating introductions by Joyce Carol Oates to each writer, this is an anthology of the finest kind, a collection of stories dazzling in variety but unified by an editor of singular intelligence and vision."--Arnold Rampersad, Princeton University"Oates' collection of stories is the finest anthology I've ever read in 33 years of teaching."--Robert L. Kelly, Alpena Senior High School"I appreciate the comprehensive selection of authors, representing a variety of gender, ethnic and class perspectives, as well as complete chronological coverage."--Joel R. Brouwer, Michigan State University"Joyce Carol Oates, a master fabulist who is also one of our finest critics, has given us a treasury that represents the astonishing range of the American short story. But instead of another showcase of 'greatest hits,' Oates ventures further afield, to uncover a series of neglected but refulgent gems. This is a collection with guts--and brains. Best of all, it's a collection that unfolds, as its editor promises, the larger story of American writing, in allits hues and timbres."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University"Whether for the classroom or the bedtable, The Oxford Book of American Short Stories is indispensable, the best fiction selected and introduced by one of America's finest writers. It's a treasure!"--Cathy N. Davidson, Duke University"This is a splendid volume of short stories which reflect the wealth of brilliance built up over the years by a wide ranging field of American writers. Oates has done an outstanding job in making this selection....She does not always go for the well known stories by delights us with some that have remained somewhat obscure."--Yorkshire Gazette and Herald"Ambitious and innovative....Only a novelist would ever think up such a project. Only a very good one could pull it off....Eclectic."--Observer (London)"To a short story lover it is hard to think of a book that could give more pleasure."--Scotland on Sunday"These alternative selections will present a refreshing challenge in teaching the short story."--Charles Franklyn Beach, Nyack College"Very nicely printed."--Paul W. Nisly, Messiah College"An excellent selection of works by a variety of renouned authors. These works are not often anthologized, but their merit demands they should be."--Dr. Whelan, Penn State University"Excellent selection."--Kevin Hagopian, University of Memphis"Excellent selection--at last something other than the usual anthology. Good intro. Easy to apply in the classroom."--Carl Kremer, William Woods University"Interesting, refreshing anthology. I liked the inclusion of so many powerful writers, new and old. . . . great variety. . . . Overall, a qualified success."--Dr. Reinhart Lutz, University of the Pacific"Fresh and delightful selections. A welcome change of pace from books of the 'old standards.'"--Jeffrey Powers-Beck, East Tennessee State University, "To a short story lover it is hard to think of a book that could give morepleasure."--Scotland on Sunday, "I appreciate the comprehensive selection of authors, representing a variety of gender, ethnic and class perspectives, as well as complete chronological coverage."--Joel R. Brouwer, Michigan State University, "Joyce Carol Oates, a master fabulist who is also one of our finestcritics, has given us a treasury that represents the astonishing range of theAmerican short story. But instead of another showcase of 'greatest hits,' Oatesventures further afield, to uncover a series of neglected but refulgent gems.This is a collection with guts--and brains. Best of all, it's a collection thatunfolds, as its editor promises, the larger story of American writing, in allits hues and timbres."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
Table of Content
Stories include:1. Rip Van Winkle2. The Wives of the Dead3. The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids4. The Tell-Tale Heart5. The Ghost in the Mill6. Cannibalism in the Cars7. The Storm8. The Yellow Wallpaper9. The Middle Years10. In a Far Country11. The Little Regiment12. A Journey13. A Death in the Desert14. A Clean, Well-Lighted Place15. An Alcoholic Case16. The Girl with the Pimply Face17. He18. Red-Headed Baby19. A Late Encounter with the Enemy20. Sonny's Blues21. There will Come Soft Rains22. Where is the Voice Coming From23. The Lecture24. My Son the Murderer25. Something to Remember Me By26. The Death of Justina27. Texts28. The Persistence of Desire29. Are These Actual Miles?30. Heat
Copyright Date
1994
Dewey Decimal
813/.0108
Dewey Edition
23
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