Brand New Book

Short Fiction: An Anthology 2nd Edition, Mark Levene & Rosemary Sullivan, New

                                                    Summary:

Now in its second edition, Short Fiction: An Anthology continues to present an exciting and diverse array of short stories by international and Canadian authors.

Covering the period from the early nineteenth century to the present, this substantial volume showcases the works of both well-known and rarely anthologized writers - from Nathan Hawthorne, James Joyce, and Katherine Mansfield,to Chinua Achebe, Alice Munro, and Austin Clarke, to Sherman Alexie, Sarah Hall, and Karen Russell.

Offering abundant opportunities for readers to explore issues such as gender, race, cultural identity and spirituality, Short Fiction encourages students to think deeply and critically about what short stories can tell us about ourselves and our world.

                                               Highlights:

Classic and contemporary selections: trace the evolution of the short story and show students how the short story has been influenced and changed over time

A wide variety of authors: exposes students to a multitude of styles and perspectives

An illuminating introductory essay: acquaints students with the history and major conventions of the short story

Concise author headnotes: provide contextualizing information to help students understand the significance and relevance of each writer and story.