New Stories from the South, 2005

by Shannon Ravenel

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...

• 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

Stories from the South

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

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.