The Oxford Book of American Short Stories
In these lean times, it is difficult to imagine many libraries champing at the bit to purchase yet another anthology of American short stories. But institutions seeking to expand the diversity of their holdings in this area may find this collection the perfect choice. "Familiar names, unfamiliar titles" is the raison d'etre for this new volume. Along with some old chestnuts such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," editor Oates presents many fresh selections such as Edith Wharton's "The Journey" and John Cheever's "The Death of Justina." She includes lesser-known minority and women writers such as Jean Toomer and Mary E. Wilkins Freeman alongside stories by newcomers Amy Tan, Louise Erdrich, and David Leavitt. Each author is given a brief biographical introduction. Recommended for serious literary collections.- Rita Ciresi, Pennsylvania State Univ., University ParkCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.