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The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories (original 1994; edition 1994)

by Tobias Wolff (Editor)

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The thirty-three stories in this volume prove that American short fiction maybe be our most distinctive national art form. As selected and introduced by Tobias Wolff, they also make up an alternate map of the United States that represents not just geography but narrative traditions, cultural heritage, and divergent approaches.… (more)
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Title:The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories
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This collection strikes a good mix between well-known tales and exceptional pieces by lesser-known writers. The stories I read by authors I had never heard of before pleasantly surprised me. ( )
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