The Best American Short Stories 2011: The Best American Series

Are you a fan of American literature? Do you enjoy diving into thought-provoking short stories that captivate your imagination and leave you contemplating life's deeper meanings? If so, then The Best American Short Stories 2011 is a collection you don't want to miss. This anthology, part of The Best American Series, showcases the finest short stories written by American authors in 2011.

Curated by renowned author Geraldine Brooks, The Best American Short Stories 2011 presents a diverse array of captivating tales that explore a wide range of themes and emotions. From love and loss to identity and redemption, each story in this collection offers a unique and compelling glimpse into the human experience.

One of the standout stories in this anthology is "The Hare's Mask" by Mark Slouka. This deeply moving tale follows the journey of a grief-stricken father who seeks solace in the natural world after the loss of his son. Slouka's exquisite prose and profound exploration of grief make this story an unforgettable read.

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Another gem in this collection is "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. O'Brien takes readers into the minds of soldiers serving in the Vietnam War, exploring the weight of emotional and physical burdens they carry with them. This story is a powerful portrayal of the human cost of war and the resiliency of the human spirit.

The Best American Short Stories 2011 also features stories from other established authors such as Jhumpa Lahiri, Alice Munro, and Jennifer Egan. Each story exhibits the author's unique voice and mastery of storytelling, ensuring a captivating reading experience from beginning to end.

This anthology not only showcases the talent of American writers but also serves as a time capsule of the social and cultural landscape of 2011. Each story reflects the issues and concerns of its time, offering readers a glimpse into the hopes, fears, and aspirations of a nation.

One of the distinctive features of The Best American Short Stories 2011 is the variety of writing styles and narrative techniques employed throughout the collection. From realistic fiction to magical realism, each story presents a different approach to storytelling, keeping readers engaged and eager to discover what lies ahead.

Whether you're a literature enthusiast, a short story lover, or simply someone looking for an engaging read, The Best American Short Stories 2011 is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Its timeless stories and exceptional storytelling will leave a lasting impact, sparking deep thoughts and offering a new perspective on life.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of The Best American Short Stories 2011 and experience the magic and brilliance of American literature at its finest.

The Best American Short Stories 2011 (The Best American Series)

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Twenty of the best American short stories of 2011, chosen by the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Chord.

The twenty tightly crafted stories collected here by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks are full of deftly drawn characters, universal truths, and often surprising humor. Richard Powers’s “To the Measures Fall” is a comic meditation on the uses of literature in the course of a life. In the satirical “The Sleep,” Caitlin Horrocks puts her fictional prairie town to bed—the inhabitants hibernate through the long winter as a form of escape—while in Steve Millhauser’s imagined town, the citizens are visited by ghostlike apparitions in “Phantoms.” Allegra Goodman’s spare but beautiful “La Vita Nuova” finds a jilted fiancée letting her art class paint all over her wedding dress as a poignant act of release. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wryly captures the social change in the air in Lagos, Nigeria, in “Ceiling,” her story of a wealthy young man who is not entirely at ease with what his life has become.

As Brooks perused these richly imagined and varied landscapes, she found that it was like walking into the best kind of party, where you can hole up in a corner with old friends for a while, then launch out among interesting strangers.

The Best American Short Stories 2011 also includes contributions from:

Megan Mayhew Bergman · Tom Bissell • Jennifer Egan • Nathan Englander • Ehud Havazelet • Bret Anthony Johnston • Claire Keegan • Sam Lipsyte • Rebecca Makkai • Elizabeth McCracken • Ricardo Nuila • Joyce Carol Oates • Jess Row • George Saunders • Mark Slouka