First published 1994
Witness the first stories that launched legendary careers. From Raymond Carver to Alice Walker, these short fiction breakthroughs trace the humble beginnings of our century's greatest writers. Spanning eight decades, these tales offer a rare glimpse into the youth and ambition that gave rise to some of the most distinctive voices in 20th-century literature.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, humble-beginnings
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
452 pages · Paperback · Little Brown & Co