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The Old Man at the Railroad Crossing and Other Tales

The Old Man at the Railroad Crossing and Other Tales

Selected and Introduced by Aimee Bender
Literary FictionShort Stories
Pages
192
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of short stories by William Maxwell offers glimpses into ordinary lives, often exploring themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. Each tale presents a unique perspective on human experience, from childhood recollections to the quiet observations of an old man. The narratives are subtle and deeply felt, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of everyday existence.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingMelancholic

Genres

Literary Fiction Short Stories

Authors

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Aimee Bender

Aimee Bender is the author of three books: The Girl in the Flammable Skirt (1998) which was a NY Times Notable Book, An Invisible Sign of My Own (2000) which was an L.A. Times pick of the year, and Willful Creatures (2005) which was nominated by The Believer as one of the best books of the year. Her short fiction has been published in Granta, GQ, Harper's, Tin House, [McSweeney's][1], The Paris Review, and many more, as well as heard on PRI's This American Life and Selected Shorts. She's rece...

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William Maxwell

William Keepers Maxwell Jr. (August 16, 1908 – July 31, 2000) was an American editor, novelist, short story writer, essayist, children's author, and memoirist. He served as a fiction editor at The New Yorker from 1936 to 1975. An editor devoted to his writers, Maxwell became a mentor and confidant to many authors.