PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2011: The Best Stories of the Year (The O. Henry Prize Collection)

ISBN: 030747237X

Author: Furman, Laura

Condition: New

The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2011 contains twenty unforgettable stories selected from hundreds of literary magazines. The winning tales take place in such far-flung locales as Madagascar, Nantucket, a Midwestern meth lab, Antarctica, and a post-apocalyptic England, and feature a fascinating array of characters: aging jazzmen, avalanche researchers, a South African wild child, and a mute actor in silent films. Also included are essays from the eminent jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winners on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines.Your Fate Hurtles Down at YouJim ShepardDiary of an Interesting YearHelen SimpsonMelindaJudy DoengesNightbloomingKenneth CalhounThe Restoration of the Villa Where Tibor Kálmán Once LivedTamas DobozyIceLily TuckHow to Leave HialeahJennine Capó CrucetThe JunctionDavid MeansPole, PoleSusan MinotAlamo PlazaBrad WatsonThe Black SquareChris AdrianNothing of ConsequenceJane DeluryThe Rules Are the RulesAdam FouldsThe Vanishing AmericanLeslie ParryCrossingMark SloukaBed DeathLori OstlundWindeyeBrian EvensonSunshineLynn FreedNever Come BackElizabeth TallentSomething You Cant Live WithoutMatthew Neill NullFor author interviews, photos, and more, go to www.ohenryprizestories.comA portion of the proceeds from this book will go to support the PEN Readers & Writers Literary Outreach Program.