First published 1997
From the gritty streets of the Bronx to the sun-dappled shores of the West Coast, this second edition of The Norton Anthology of Contemporary Fiction showcases the rich tapestry of American storytelling. Curated by master editors R.V. Cassill and Joyce Carol Oates, these tales capture the diversity and dynamism of a nation in flux, where marginalized voices demand to be heard and established authors push the boundaries of form. Prepare to be transported, provoked, and enthralled by this essential collection of contemporary fiction.
Genres: anthologies, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: boundary-pushing, found-family
Setting: Bronx, West Coast
Period: 20th Century
556 pages · Paperback · W W Norton & Co Inc