PEN/O.Henry Prize Stories 2009

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PEN/O.Henry Prize Stories 2009 is written by Laura Furman and published by Anchor. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0307473074 (ISBN 10) and 9780307473073 (ISBN 13).

A collection of the twenty best contemporary short stories selected by series editor Laura Furman from hundreds of literary magazines, The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2009 features unforgettable tales in settings as diverse as post-war Vietnam, a luxurious seaside development in Cape Town, an Egyptian desert village, and a permanently darkened New York City. Also included are essays from the eminent jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winners on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines. From the Trade Paperback edition.