First published 1900
This anthology brings together original fiction from twenty-one American writers, all under age thirty-five, selected to showcase emerging literary talent. The collection spans diverse voices and perspectives that define contemporary American storytelling. Each piece reflects the concerns, obsessions, and imaginative landscapes that captivate young writers today. The stories explore the subjects that resonate most deeply with this generation's creative consciousness. Together, these works map the territory of current American fiction through the eyes of its most promising new practitioners. The anthology captures what drives the literary imagination in modern America, filtered through voices that will likely shape the future of the form. These writers represent a cross-section of backgrounds and styles, united by their youth and their commitment to the craft of fiction. Their stories reveal the themes and preoccupations that define literature in contemporary America.
Genres: anthologies, american-fiction, american, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: cross-section, diverse-voices
Setting: America, United States
Period: 21st Century
395 pages · Paperback · Alfaguara, S.A. Grupo Santillana,