num_pages: 277
description: This collection of 14 short stories won the American Book Award for fiction when it was published and confirmed the author's reputation as one of the preeminent literary talents of her generation. She enjoys both critical acclaim and great popularity with readers."The stories are wonderful to tell aloud...Gilchrist once again demonstrates not only her willingness to take risks, but her generosity as a writer as well." (The New York Times)"To say that Ellen Gilchrist can write is to say that Placido Domingo can sing. All you need to do is listen....No kidding! VICTORY OVER JAPAN is an absolute knockout!" (Washington Post)
language: English
title: Victory Over Japan
titlecomplete: Victory Over Japan
genres: American, Classics, Southern, Short Stories, Japan, 20th Century, Literature, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 2185
awards: awardedAt: 441792000000
name: National Book Award
category: Fiction, awardedAt: 473414400000
name: Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award
category: Literature
publisher: Faber & Faber