by Robert Stone
First published 1992
This collection cannot be summarized as fiction since it contains twenty separate short stories by different authors. Each piece stands alone as a complete narrative. Joyce Carol Oates contributes her sharp psychological insights. Denis Johnson brings his distinctive voice to the page. Alice Munro offers her precise observations of human nature. The stories come from publications both prominent and obscure. Stone selected each piece for its exceptional quality during 1992. The collection represents diverse voices and approaches to the short story form. Readers encounter varied settings, characters, and conflicts across the twenty selections. The anthology captures the breadth of American short fiction during this particular year. Each story delivers its own emotional impact and artistic vision.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, anthologies, american-fiction, 20th-century, american
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: varied-perspectives
Period: 1992
396 pages · Paperback · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt