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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Paw Prints
Publication date
October 4, 2008
Pages
427
Binding
Prebinding
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9781439558270
ISBN-10
1439558272
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$23.00
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Summaries and Reviews
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In his introduction to this volume, Stephen King writes, ÂTalent does more than come out; it bursts out, again and again, doing exuberant cartwheels while the band plays 'Stars and Stripes Forever' . . . Talent canât help itself; it roars along in fair weather or foul, not sparing the fireworks. It gets emotional. It struts its stuff. In fact, thatâs its job.â
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyleâs heartbreaking ÂBalto,â a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her fatherâs trial. Aryn Kyleâs charming story ÂAllegianceâ shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In ÂThe Bris,â Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbertâs stunning ÂDo Somethingâ portrays one motherâs impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her sonâs death. And in Richard Russoâs graceful ÂHorseman,â an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.
New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, Â[Stephen Kingâs] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.â The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyleâs heartbreaking ÂBalto,â a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her fatherâs trial. Aryn Kyleâs charming story ÂAllegianceâ shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In ÂThe Bris,â Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbertâs stunning ÂDo Somethingâ portrays one motherâs impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her sonâs death. And in Richard Russoâs graceful ÂHorseman,â an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.
New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, Â[Stephen Kingâs] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.â The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.
Editions
Hardcover
from Houghton Mifflin (October 10, 2007)
9780618713479 | details & prices | 428 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $28.00
About: Presents a collection of stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
About: Presents a collection of stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
Paperback
from Mariner Books (October 10, 2007)
9780618713486 | details & prices | 427 pages | 5.50 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 1.15 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Presents a collection of stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
About: Presents a collection of stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
Prebinding
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Reprint edition from Paw Prints (October 4, 2008)
9781439558270 | details & prices | 427 pages | List price $23.00
About: In his introduction to this volume, Stephen King writes, ÂTalent does more than come out; it bursts out, again and again, doing exuberant cartwheels while the band plays 'Stars and Stripes Forever' .
About: In his introduction to this volume, Stephen King writes, ÂTalent does more than come out; it bursts out, again and again, doing exuberant cartwheels while the band plays 'Stars and Stripes Forever' .
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