The Best American Short Stories of the EightiesShannon Ravenel The 1980s were one of the most fertile and controversial times for the Amer ican short story. Rich in craft and variety, this collection includes such c lassic and beloved stories as Peter Taylor's "The Old Forest", Raymond Carve r's "Cathedral", and other works by Joyce Carol Oates, Russell Banks, and a host of exciting, newer talents. Hardcover edition also available. (Houghton Mifflin) |
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PETER TAYLOR The Old Forest 1980 | 1 |
DONALD BARTHELME The Emerald 1980 | 57 |
CYNTHIA OZICK The Shawl 1981 | 85 |
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