The Best American Short Stories

by Annie Proulx · 1997

The Best American Short Stories is a long-running annual anthology series, first published in 1915, dedicated to showcasing the finest contemporary American short fiction. Each volume features a selection of twenty stories curated by a guest editor of high reputation, who chooses from a pool of works recommended by the series editor. The collection aims to highlight diverse voices, literary innovation, and the evolving art of short storytelling, often exploring complex themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.