An annual anthology of notable short stories from U.S. and Canadian magazines in 1999, selected by Amy Tan, emphasizing strong narratives, protagonist transformations, fairy tale elements.
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An annual anthology of notable short stories from U.S. and Canadian magazines in 1999, selected by Amy Tan, emphasizing strong narratives, protagonist transformations, fairy tale elements.
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In choosing this year's best American short stories, guest editor Amy Tan found herself drawn to fiction that satisfied her appetite for the magic and mystery she once loved as a child, when she was addicted to fairy tales. The result is a vibrant collection in which truth and fantasy coexist in new works by writers such as Rick Bass, Annie Proulx, Lorrie Moore, and Pam Houston, as well as in startlingly accomplished stories by new writers. The Best American Short Stories is the only volume that...
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Romance & sex
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Frequent weird sexual innuendos and themes across multiple stories; some explicit depictions of sexual situations and encounters. Multiple stories include sexual abuse, coercion, and aftermath; central in some narratives.
Violence & gore
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Recurring depictions of war ambivalence, accidents like falling under ice, and emotional violence; not graphically detailed.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity in dialogue.
Substance use
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References to alcohol use and alcohol-addled characters; some cautionary portrayals of addiction effects.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of cultural diversity, war draft ambivalence, and social issues like abandonment and family dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of sexual abuse, family abandonment, difficult parent-child relationships, and emotional suffering in several stories. Multiple stories include sexual abuse, coercion, and aftermath; central in some narratives.
Other
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