"The stories in this anthology embrace a variety of themes, literary styles, cultures, and time periods. Advanced students will sharpen their reading, speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills as they discover the pleasure and reward of reading authentic English fiction.

Complete and unabridged selections by Woody Allen, Kate Chopin, Louise Erdrich, Nadine Gordimer, Frank O'Connor, James Joyce, Peter Meinke, Grace Paley, Alan Paton, Ann Petry, James Thurber, Arturo Vivante, Kurt Vonnegut, Alice Walker, Tobias Wolff, and Monica Wood.

New for this edition: Five new stories Greater emphasis on critical thinking Expanded sections dedicated to vocabulary building Revised explanations of literary concepts and devices." (Book Cover)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Preface

How to Use This Book

Acknowledgments

Husbands, Wives and Lovers 1) Can-Can / Arturo Vivante 2) The Cranes / Peter Meinke 3) The Kugelmass Episode / Woody Allen 4) An Intruder / Nadine Gordimer

Parent and Child 5) Powder / Tobias Wolff 6) Mother / Grace Paley 7) Eveline / James Joyce 8) My Oedipus Complex / Frank O'Connor

Loneliness and Alienation 9) Disappearing / Monica Wood 10) A Pair of Silk Stockings / Kate Chopin 11) Everyday Use / Alice Walker 12) The Red Convertible / Louise Erdrich

Social Change and Injustice 13) EPICAC / Kurt Vonnegut 14) Like a Winding Sheet / Ann Petry 15) A Drink in the Passage / Alan Paton 16) The Catbird Seat / James Thurber