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The O. Henry Prize Stories 2017 contains twenty breathtaking stories—by a vibrant mix of established and emerging writers—selected by the series editor from the thousands published in literary magazines over the previous year. The collection includes essays by the three eminent guest jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and a comprehensive resource list of the many magazines and journals, both large and small, that publish short fiction. 

“Too Good To Be True,” Michelle Huneven
“Something for a Young Woman,” Genevieve Plunkett
“The Buddhist,” Alan Rossi
“Garments,” Tahmima Anam
“Protection,” Paola Peroni
“Night Garden,” Shruti Swamy
“A Cruelty,” Kevin Barry
“Floating Garden,” Mary La Chapelle
“The Trusted Traveler,” Joseph O’Neill
“Blue Dot,

O Henry Prize Stories 2017 The O Henry Prize

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      Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 05/09/2017
      ISBN13: 9780525432500, 978-0525432500
      ISBN10: 0525432507

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The O. Henry Prize Stories 2017 contains twenty breathtaking stories—by a vibrant mix of established and emerging writers—selected by the series editor from the thousands published in literary magazines over the previous year. The collection includes essays by the three eminent guest jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and a comprehensive resource list of the many magazines and journals, both large and small, that publish short fiction. 

      “Too Good To Be True,” Michelle Huneven
      “Something for a Young Woman,” Genevieve Plunkett
      “The Buddhist,” Alan Rossi
      “Garments,” Tahmima Anam
      “Protection,” Paola Peroni
      “Night Garden,” Shruti Swamy
      “A Cruelty,” Kevin Barry
      “Floating Garden,” Mary La Chapelle
      “The Trusted Traveler,” Joseph O’Neill
      “Blue Dot,

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