Category: short Stories
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The Best American Short Stories 1997: Selected from U.s. and Canadian Magazines
By: Proulx, Annie
Price: $6.50
Publisher: Mariner Books:
Seller ID: 9780395798652
ISBN: 0395798655
Condition: GOOD
The preeminent short fiction series since 1915, The Best American Short Stories is the only annual that offers the finest works chosen by a distinguished best-selling guest editor. This year, E. Annie Proulx's selection includes dazzling stories by Tobias Wolff, Donald Hall, Cynthia Ozick, Robert Stone, Junot D'az, and T. C. Boyle as well as an array of stunning new talent. In her introduction, Proulx writes that beyond their strength and vigor, these stories achieve "a certain intangible feel for the depth of human experience, not uncommonly expressed through a kind of dry humor." As ever, th... View more info
"Step Right Up: Stories of Carnivals, Sideshows, and the Circus"
Price: $7.50
Publisher: Carroll & Graf:
Seller ID: 9780786713325
ISBN: 0786713321
Condition: GOOD
Black American Short Stories (American Century Series)
Price: $8.50
Publisher: Hill and Wang:
Seller ID: 9780374523541
ISBN: 0374523541
Condition: GOOD
The success of John Henrik Clarke's "American Negro Short Stories, "first published in 1966, affirmed the vitality and importance of black fiction. Now this expanded edition of that best-selling book, with a new title, offers the reader thirty-one stories included in the original--from Charles W. Chesnutt and Paul Laurence Dunbar in the late nineteenth century to the rich and productive work of the Harlem Renaissance: writers like Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and Richard Wright; the World War II accomplishments of Chester Himes, Frank Yerby, and many others; and the later fiction of Ja... View more info
Borinquen: An Anthology of Puerto Rican Literature
Price: $12.95
Publisher: NY, Vintage (#V20)/ Random: 1974
Edition: (1st edition)
Seller ID: 9DP033
ISBN: 0394710207
Condition: VERY GOOD-
"Tight, tanned pages, clean, faint spine curl. Tiny, faint stain on corner of a few pages. Creased covers. Light edgewear. ""The full richness and depth of the Puerto Rican culture through four centuries is revealed in more than one hundred selections from the writings of Puerto Rican poets, patriots, novelists, playwrights, intellectuals, nationalists, and revolutionaries, past and present - and from a magnificent folk heritage dating back to the pre-Columbian era..."" 515 pages. Text in English." View more info
Ten Korean Short Stories
By: "Anthology (Kevin O'Rourke, trans.)"
Price: $7.95
Publisher: Yonsei University Press: 1981
Edition: "(3rd printing, 1990)"
Seller ID: 4-9H014
Condition: NEAR FINE
"As new except for owner's name on first title page. ""two generations of Korean short stories, bringing to life the first faltering steps of an ancient land entering the modern age""" View more info
100 Jolts - shockingly short stories
Price: $9.95
Publisher: "Hyattsville, MD", Raw Dog Screaming Press: 2004
Edition: (1st edition)
Seller ID: 5-9T018
ISBN: 0974503126
Condition: FINE
"As new - gift quality! Horror by the author who ""has honed his craft to deliver the highest voltage using the fewest words."" and, in doing so, has won the Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild awards." View more info
Aglama Dolabi
Price: $10.95
Publisher: Istanbul, Iletisim: 2003
Seller ID: 9-7T001
ISBN: 9750501330
Condition: VERY GOOD
"Text in Turkish. As new without markings except for slight age tanning of pages and a pressure crease at the top of the front cover, fading through the first 60 pages. 51 short stories broken into four sections Sidika 2003 (I wait 2003), Olasi Lakirdilukurdular (They were probably Lakirdilukurdu), Sikilhan’la Diyalog çabalari (Dialogue efforts with Sikilhan), and Aglama Dolabi (Crying Cabinet). ""Düzeyli iliski yasamak isteyenler, kredi karti magdurlari, noter tasdikli TV güzelleri, otoyol fahiseleri, sahte seyhler, is arayan tetikçiler, dizi agalari, çocuklariyla diyalo... View more info
The Best of Frederick Brown
Price: $29.95
Publisher: "Garden City, NY", Doubleday: 1976
Edition: BCE
Seller ID: 95H004
Condition: NEAR FINE/Very Good
"As new except for faint softening of spine ends. DJ is intact and clean but has slight wear to top and bottom edges. ""fantastic collection of 29 of his best works…stories that range from the wryly humorous to the deadly serious, but always with the famous 'Brown twist' that makes each tale unforgettable.""" View more info
This Side of Reality: Modern Czech Writing
By: "Buchler, Alexandra (Ed.)"
Price: $13.95
Publisher: London &NY, Serpent'd Tail: 1996
Edition: (1st thus)
Seller ID: 09T020
ISBN: 1852423781
Condition: FINE
"As new - gift quality! ""To deal with the random political oppression that has been their lot this century, Czech writers have developed a rich tradition of humour, the absurd and the surreal…This path-breaking anthology spans the last 30 years of Czech history...bring together a rich variety of writers - many of whom are translated into English for the first time..."" 230 pages with stories from 17 authors and short biographies of the authors." View more info
Big City Stories by Modern American Writers
By: "Cahill, Tom & Susan (Ed.)"
Price: $19.95
Publisher: NY, Bantam: 1971
Edition: (4th printing)
Seller ID: 03P002
Condition: VERY GOOD-
"Tight, slight page yellowing, clean, square. Rubbed edges, light hinge crease, tiny rip (@1/4"") on top edge of front cover. 30 short stories grouped into sections by: Growing Up (Kelley, Heller, Neugeboren, Spatt, Baldwin, Algren, Larner & Jones); Loving (Lomberg, Malamud, Swados, King, Cheever, Michaels & Kerouac); Working (Di Donato, Wright, R, Rechy, Eastlake, Wright, C., McPherson, Walker & Kelley); Dying (Herlihy, Purdy, O'Connor, F. & Coover); and, Looking Ahead (Randall, Barthelne & Vonnegut). 405 pages including bibliography." View more info
Stories of Life North & South: Selections from the Best Short Stories of Erskine Caldwell
By: "Caldwell, Erskine (Edward Connery Letham, ed.)"
Price: $12.95
Publisher: NY, "Dodd, Mead": 1983
Edition: (1st edition)
Seller ID: 01H003
ISBN: 0396081339
Condition: FINE/ Fine DJ
"As new except for small sticker mark inside front cover. Unclipped DJ as new except for faint shelfwear to top and bottom edges. ""Caldwell has long been recognized as a master of the short story...32 of his best short stories written during his most creative period in this literary medium..." View more info
"Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul: Celebrating the Friends Who Cheer Us Up, Cheer Us On and Make Our Lives Complete (Chicken Soup for the Soul)"
By: "Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, Donnelly, Mark, Donnelly, Chrissy"
Price: $7.45
Publisher: HCI:
Seller ID: 9780757301544
ISBN: 0757301541
Condition: GOOD
An inspiring and humorous celebration of the special bond of friendship. She championed you through your years wearing braces and you calmed her nerves before her walk down the aisle. She advised you on what to wear to land your perfect job and you taught her how to get her newborn to sleep during a midnight phone call. Together you've dug through your backyard looking for pirate's treasure and dug through bargain bins during shopping outings; you've shared your secrets, doubts and dreams; and you look forward to conquering hot flashes together. You may have met her in kindergarten or... View more info
Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By: "Canfield, Jack, Victor, Mark Hansen"
Price: $7.45
Publisher: HCI:
Seller ID: 9781558742628
ISBN: 155874262X
Condition: GOOD
The Original #1 New York Times Bestseller, more than 8 million copies sold Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit. Whether you're discovering Chicken Soup for the first time or are a long time fan, this volume will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, share your love and embrace the world around you. Each carefully selected story in this classic volume provides models for what is possible in life and illuminates the path we all walk. Whenever you wish to gain per... View more info
Chicken Soup for Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By: "Canfield, Jack, Victor, Mark Hansen, Slagter, Sidney"
Price: $6.45
Publisher: HCI:
Seller ID: 9781558749375
ISBN: 1558749373
Condition: GOOD
"Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul" will inspire and touch any veterans and their families, and allow others to appreciate the freedom for which they fought. A compelling collection of the true-life experiences of extraordinary men and women in every branch of service, who changed the course of history by their acts of valor in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. Their experiences offer a glimpse of timeless history, revealing moments of compassion, bravery, respect and reverence. With chapters on Above and Beyond, The Home Front, The Front Lines, Coming Hom... View more info
Vintage Anthology of Science Fantasy
Price: $5.95
Publisher: NY, Vintage (#V-326)/Random: ©1966
Edition: (1st thus
Seller ID: 87T018
Condition: VERY GOOD-
"Tight, slight page yellowing, clean, square. Appears unread but cover shows age with wear to edges and corners, creased spine, creased corner and rubbing to back cover. Light pencil marking on Content page. Stories by: Dahl, Seabright, Bradbury, Sturgeon, Gardner, Wyndham, Kornbluth, Gironella, Brust, Styron(Pie in the Sky - 1st publication), Knight, Brown, Simak, Ballard, Davidson, Clarke, Kawalec, Bester, Miller." View more info
Five Great Short Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
By: "Chekhov, Anton"
Price: $0.50
Publisher: Dover Publications:
Seller ID: 9780486264639
ISBN: 0486264637
Condition: GOOD
Incisive, masterfully written tales -- set in Tsarist Russian milieux -- reveal noted author's skills in character, nuance, and setting development. Includes "The Black Monk" (1894), "The House with the Mezzanine" (1896), "The Peasants" (1897), "Gooseberries" (1898), and "The Lady with the Toy Dog" (1899). View more info
Forty Stories (Vintage Classics)
By: "Chekhov, Anton"
Price: $7.95
Publisher: Vintage:
Seller ID: 9780679733751
ISBN: 0679733752
Condition: GOOD
Nocturnes
By: "Connolly, John"
Price: $7.50
Publisher: Atria:
Seller ID: 9781416534600
ISBN: 1416534601
Condition: very good
Bestselling author John Connolly's first collection of short fiction, "Nocturnes, " now features five additional stories -- never-before published for an American audience -- in a dark, daring, utterly haunting anthology of lost lovers and missing children, predatory demons, and vengeful ghosts. In "The New Daughter," a father comes to suspect that a burial mound on his land hides something very ancient, and very much alive; in "The Underbury Witches," two London detectives find themselves battling a particularly female evil in a town culled of its menfolk. And finally, private detective Charl... View more info
Midair: Stories (Contemporary American Fiction)
By: "Conroy, Frank"
Price: $5.00
Publisher: Penguin Books:
Seller ID: 9780140089844
ISBN: 0140089845
Condition: GOOD
Jobs & Other Preoccupations: Stories
Price: $43.95
Publisher: "Kansas City, KS", Halicon Nine Editions: 2001
Edition: "(signed, stated 1st edition)"
Seller ID: 3DH002
ISBN: 1884235344
Condition: NEAR FINE
"As new except for tiny shelfwear to corners. Inscribed and signed by author 7-3-03. ""Winner of the 2000 Willa Cather Fiction Prize"". " View more info