Literary Fiction
The Best American Short Stories 2021
2021·304 pages
A curated anthology of diverse short stories from 2021, showcasing varied voices and themes.
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A curated anthology of diverse short stories from 2021, showcasing varied voices and themes.
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A collection of the year's best stories selected by celebrated two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward In her introduction to The Best American Short Stories 2021, guest editor JesmynWard says that the best fiction offers the reader a "sense of repair."The stories in this year's collection accomplish just that, immersing the reader in powerfully imagined worlds and allowing them to bring some of that power into their own lives. From a stirring portrait of Rodney King's final days to a su...
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Sexual content
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Moderate romantic themes; some stories may include implied or brief sexual content.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories; includes depictions of conflict or harm.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in certain stories within the anthology.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drug use in select stories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in some stories.
Religious content
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Minor religious references or themes in select narratives.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor fantasy or surreal elements in a few stories; not central.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social and cultural themes explored in various stories.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of emotional distress or ideation in some stories.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of suffering or systemic harm in certain narratives.
Other
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