num_pages: 420
description: In these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boy's drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes.
language: English
title: Collected Stories, 1939-1976
titlecomplete: Collected Stories, 1939-1976
genres: Literature, American, Morocco, Collections, Literary Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Africa
ratings_count: 741
awards: awardedAt: 315561600000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Fiction (Paperback)
publisher: Black Sparrow Pr