Over the past two decades, New Stories from the South has been identified as "one of the most significant and eagerly anticipated annual collections of American short stories" (Booklist). The quality of the selections and the skill of its editor have been lauded: "Excitingly original stories from new and recently emergent writers make this now-venerable annual a must for readers who mean to keep up with contemporary short fiction. . . . Ravenel is one of the most resourceful and intelligent editors in the business" (Kirkus Reviews, starred). And NPR commentator Alex Chadwick sums it up best when he calls New Stories "A good answer to the question, 'Why read fiction?'"(NPR's Morning Edition).
It's in these pages that readers first encountered many of the writers whose work they've now followed and enjoyed for years, and where they continue to find the freshest voices on the verge of stardom. In the 2005 volume, Ravenel treats us to works by Robert Olen Butler, Dennis Lehane, Moira Crone, Tom Franklin, Michael Parker, Rebecca Soppe, and Bret Anthony Johnston, among many others, and a preface by the inimitable Jill McCorkle.Whether it's a young woman taking her teacher to task for favoring his more beautiful students, or a couple on the edge of despair with their colicky baby, or a neighbor who takes too much interest in the girl next door, these selections illustrate the ways in which a good story can electrify a reader.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1565124693
ISBN13:9781565124691
Release Date:June 2005
Publisher:Algonquin Books
Length:311 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Stories from the South
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I so much enjoyed the short stories written by Southern authors. There is something inherent in the Southern psyche that can tell a story!! Excellent reading, you can enjoy it all at one time or read one story at a time. They keep getting better every year! You won't be disappointed!
Rich experiences through the short story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This collection of stories is generally very strong, and I was exposed to new writers. My favorite stories were Mr. Sender by Moira Crone, My Heart Is a Snake Farm by Allan Gurganus, and Good Witch Bad Witch b y Gregory Sanders. Each of these stories was complex and yet very warm and engaging. As Jill McCorkele hits the nail on the head when she describes southern writing as working your way through a maze of experiences to understand and appreciate the richness and texture of life. With few exceptions, these stories lead you through an intriguing and challenging maze.
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