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Ben Marcus
American Literature
Short Story Anthology
Emotional Journeys
Contemporary Voices
Innovative Storytelling
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
496
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
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Book Summary
The Anchor Book Of New American Short Stories Is A Thoughtfully Curated Collection That Invites Readers Into The Vivid Landscape Of Contemporary American Fiction. In Twenty-Nine Compact, Arresting Tales, It Maps Diverse Lives, Ideas, And Moods Across The Country. Perfect For Adult Readers Who Love Literary Short Fiction, This Anthology Offers Both Intellectual Challenge And Emotional Resonance, Balancing Wit, Tenderness, And A Sense Of Wonder.
Edited And Introduced By Ben Marcus, The Anchor Book Of New American Short Stories Is A Mosaic Rather Than A Single Narrative. The Tales Come From A Broad Spectrum Of Voices, From Razor-Sharp Satire To Lyrical Introspection, Each Offering A New Angle On What It Means To Be American Today. The Experience Is Engaging As The Writing Moves From Brisk Dialogue To Contemplative Reflection, With Pacing That Invites Both Quick Dips And Longer Stays. Marcus's Introduction Frames Why These Stories Matter, Suggesting They Can Shape The Way We Think And Feel About Memory, Desire, And The Moral Texture Of Daily Life. Notable Contributions Include Sea Oak By George Saunders, Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned By Wells Tower, Do Not Disturb By A. M. Homes, The Girl In The Flammable Skirt By Aimee Bender, The Life And Work Of Alphonse Kauders By Aleksandar Hemon, And Brief Interviews With Hideous Men By David Foster Wallace, Among Others. The Anchor Book Of New American Short Stories Offers A Mosaic Of Experiences That Reflects The Current Literary Scene And Invites Readers To Find Resonance In Surprising Places.
After Finishing The Anchor Book Of New American Short Stories, Readers Emerge With A Broader Sense Of Contemporary Life And A Deeper Appreciation For Language. The Collection Lingers, Inviting You To Rethink Memory, Choice, And The Everyday Edges Of Human Experience. It Offers Lasting Value By Expanding Your Literary Horizon And By Returning To Its Many Voices Again And Again.
Product Details
Author
Ben Marcus
Publisher
Anchor Books
Number of Pages
496
Language
English
SKU
BK0247869
ISBN
9781400034826
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.18 x 2.84 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 450
₹ 149 Off