The best American short stories 2017 / selected from U.S. and Canadian magazines by Meg Wolitzer with Heidi Pitlor ; with an introduction by Meg Wolitzer.
Famous actor / Jess Walter. Are we not men? / T. C. Boyle -- God's work / Kevin Canty -- A small sacrifice for an enormous happiness / Jai Chakrabarti -- Arcadia / Emma Cline -- Hog for sorrow / Leopoldine Core -- Campoamor / Patricia Engel -- Richard of York gave battle in vain / Danielle Evans -- Ugly / Mary Gordon -- The midnight zone / Lauren Groff -- The Chicane / Amy Hempel -- Tally / Noy Holland -- Gabe Dove / Sonya Larson -- Let's go to the videotape / Fiona Maazel -- Ancient Rome / Kyle McCarthy -- Last day on earth / Eric Puchner -- Novostroïka / Maria Reva -- Telemachus / Jim Shepherd -- Gender Studies / Curtis Sittenfeld -- Famous actor / Jess Walter.
Summary:
Presents a selection of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.
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