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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Widely regarded as the nations most prestigious award for short fiction.-The Atlantic MonthlyEstablished in 1918 as a memorial to the master of the short story genre, O. Henry, Prize Stories has long been recognized as the premier forum for the contemporary story. The volume for 1993 carries forth the time-honored literary tradition in 23 selections as original and varied as the current trends in short fiction. The top prize for 1993 is awarded to Thom Joness The Pugilist at Rest, which explores the interior depths of depression through the eyes of Vietnam vet and former Marine boxing champion. Other stories in this collection include:Andrea Lee Winter BarleyWilliam F. Van Wert ShakingJoyce Carol Oates Goose-GirlCharles Eastman Yellow FlagsCornelia Nixon RiskRilla Askew The Killing BlanketAntonya Nelson Dirty WordsJohn H. Richardson The Pink HouseDiane Levenberg A Modern Love StoryJohn Van Kirk Newark JobAlice Adams The IslandsStephen Dixon The Rare MuscoviteLorrie Moore CharadesKate Wheeler Improving My AveragePeter Weltner The Greek HeadC. E. Poverman The Man Who DiedJennifer Egan Puerto VallartaCharles Johnson KwoonLinda Svendsen The Edger ManDaniel Stern The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka: A StoryJosephine Jacobsen The Pier-GlassSteven Schwarz Madagascar. Seller Inventory # DADAX0385425325
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious award for short fiction."-The Atlantic MonthlyEstablished in 1918 as a memorial to the master of the short story genre, O. Henry,Prize Storieshas long been recognized as the premier forum for the contemporary story. The volume for 1993 carries forth the time-honored literary tradition in 23 selections as original and varied as the current trends in short fiction. The top prize for 1993 is awarded to Thom Jones's "The Pugilist at Rest," which explores the interior depths of depression through the eyes of Vietnam vet and former Marine boxing champion. Other stories in this collection include-Andrea Lee "Winter Barley"William F. Van Wert "Shaking"Joyce Carol Oates "Goose-Girl"Charles Eastman "Yellow Flags"Cornelia Nixon "Risk"Rilla Askew "The Killing Blanket"Antonya Nelson "Dirty Words"John H. Richardson "The Pink House"Diane Levenberg "A Modern Love Story"John Van Kirk "Newark Job"Alice Adams "The Islands"Stephen Dixon "The Rare Muscovite"Lorrie Moore "Charades"Kate Wheeler "Improving My Average"Peter Weltner "The Greek Head"C. E. Poverman "The Man Who Died"Jennifer Egan "Puerto Vallarta"Charles Johnson "Kwoon"Linda Svendsen "The Edger Man"Daniel Stern "The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka- A Story"Josephine Jacobsen "The Pier-Glass"Steven Schwarz "Madagascar" Established as a memorial to O. Henry, this annual literary tradition has presented a remarkable sampling of stories over its 73-year history. Representative of the very best of contemporary fiction, these are varied, full-bodied creations brimming with life--proof of the continuing strength and variety of the American short story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780385425322
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