The collected stories (edition 2002)

In a time where I see 800+ page novels as common and editing has become a lost art, Eudora's short stories are truly counter cultural. She say more in 3-500 words than most writers can in 3-500 pages. Less is definitely more. I remember the first time I read one of her stories. I drove the next day to Jackson, MS and knocked on her door. She invited me in to talk. I'm sure we were a spectacle. She looked like a classic, Southern school marm and I was in ripped up jeans, punk t-shirt, combat boots and piercings. The whole of the Southern struggle and angst is wrapped up wonderfully inside these stories. Treat them with respect, and they'll envelope you like warm blankets on a cool night. ( )

The quintessential southern writer, Eudora Welty weaves words like a homespun tapestry, rough and gently beautiful at the same time. The texture and images are mesmerizing. This is a huge collection of short stories, ranging from 6 pages to about 50 pages each. ( )

Eudora Welty uses metaphors and similes in her writing that take your breath away. Each one is startling, stunning, and oh so apt. Great writer. ( )

This is a very nice collection of stories. Welty is a classic storyteller. While many of her characters are hard to like they are interesting. Welty explores a great deal of life. Quality short stories. I give it a 4 out of 5. ( )

I can't count the number of times I've read these stories. Some of the greatest writing ever committed to the page is in this book. ( )