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The Best American Short Stories 2017

The Best American Short Stories 2017

Contemporary LiteratureLiterary Fiction
Pages
336
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This annual anthology showcases a curated selection of the finest American short stories published in 2017. Edited by Meg Wolitzer and Heidi Pitlor, the collection offers a diverse range of voices and narratives, reflecting the contemporary landscape of American fiction. Readers will discover compelling tales that explore various aspects of human experience and society.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveComplex
Multiple POVs

Genres

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction Short Stories

Authors

H
Heidi Pitlor

Heidi Pitlor is an editor and writer, best known for her work curating American short stories. She has edited multiple volumes of The Best American Short Stories, including the 200

M
Meg Wolitzer

Meg Wolitzer is a novelist known for her sharp observations on social dynamics and gender. She edited The Best American Short Stories 2017 and wrote the novel The Female Persuasion.