The Oxford book of American short stories
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Published:
New York : Oxford University Press, [2013].
Format:
Book
Edition:
Second Edition.
Physical Desc:
xix, 873 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Boulder Main Adult NonFiction
813.08 Oxfo
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In The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, Joyce Carol Oates offers a sweeping survey of American short fiction, in a collection of nearly sixty tales that combines classic works with many "different, unexpected" gems, and that invites readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and minority writers.

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English
ISBN:
0199744394 (paperback), 9780199744398 (paperback)

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Includes index.
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In The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, Joyce Carol Oates offers a sweeping survey of American short fiction, in a collection of nearly sixty tales that combines classic works with many "different, unexpected" gems, and that invites readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and minority writers.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Oates, J. C. (2013). The Oxford book of American short stories. Second Edition. New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-. 2013. The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-, The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. New York, Oxford University Press, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Oates, Joyce Carol. The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. Second Edition. New York, Oxford University Press, 2013.

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