Literary Fiction
The Best American Short Stories, 1999 : Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines
1999·462 pages
An anthology of exceptional short stories selected from 1999 U.S. and Canadian magazines, guest-edited by Amy Tan, showcasing diverse literary voices and themes.
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An anthology of exceptional short stories selected from 1999 U.S. and Canadian magazines, guest-edited by Amy Tan, showcasing diverse literary voices and themes.
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Short Stories by Ann Tyler, Bill Barich, John Updike, Carolyn Chute, Ursula K. Le Guin, Raymond Carver, and many others.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual scenes in several stories; some explicit descriptions, others fade-to-black. To sexual coercion in one story; no graphic depictions.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of animal slaughter and injury in one story; moderate violence in others.
Profanity
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Frequent use of strong profanity and crude language in multiple stories.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol and drug use, including addiction themes in some narratives.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mentions of LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships in a few stories.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes and references in select stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Social and cultural commentary on issues like race, class, and identity in various stories.
Self-harm / suicide
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Fleeting ideation and one implied suicide attempt depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of domestic abuse, emotional suffering, and systemic cruelty in several pieces. To sexual coercion in one story; no graphic depictions.
Other
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