| Edition |
First Atria paperback edition. |
| Description |
xi, 320 pages ; 21 cm |
| Summary |
"In the tradition of The Best American Short Stories comes Everyday People: The Color of Life, a dazzling collection of contemporary short fiction"--Back cover. |
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"This gorgeously wrought anthology represents a wide range of styles, themes, and perspectives on a variety of topics. The carefully selected stories depict moments that linger--moments of doubt, crossroads to be chosen, relationships, epiphanies, moments of loss and moments of discovery. A celebration of writing and expression, Everyday People brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. An eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, the contributors include: Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Junot Díaz, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, Brandon Taylor"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Link / Courttia Newland -- A sheltered woman / Yiyun Li -- High pursuit / Mitchell S. Jackson -- Do us part / Nelly Rosario -- Mine / Alexander Chee -- Wisdom / Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond -- Boy/Gamin / Brandon Taylor -- The kontrabida / Mia Alvar -- The African-American special / Jason Reynolds -- Long enough to drown / Glendaliz Camacho -- If a bird can be a ghost / Allison Mills -- Last rites / Dennis Norris II -- Moosehide / Carleigh Baker -- Surrender / Hasanthika Sirisena. |
| Subject |
Short stories, American.
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American fiction -- 21st century.
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FICTION -- Anthologies (multiple authors)
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FICTION -- Literary.
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FICTION -- Urban Life.
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American fiction. (OCoLC)fst00807048
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Short stories, American. (OCoLC)fst01117064
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| Chronological Term |
2000-2099
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| Genre/Form |
Short stories.
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| Added Author |
Baker, Jennifer, 1981- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Everyday people. First Atria Paperback edition. New York : Atria Paperback, 2018 9781501134951 (DLC) 2018000990 |
| ISBN |
9781501134944 (paperback) |
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1501134949 |
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