Stories for Men: An Anthology

Author: Grayson, Charles
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 514
Release Date: 28-02-2011
EAN: 9781032353364
Languages: English

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Stories for Men is a seventy-five-year-old anthology edited by Charles Grayson, offering a counter-cultural collective portrait of men in an age when such a title would scarcely raise an eyebrow. In a world where the stereotypical image of men often focuses on negative aspects such as rapists, child abusers, or emotionally distant figures, this book presents a refreshing alternative.

Grayson, in his opening remarks, clarifies that the goal of this book is not to present the "best" or "finest" contemporary short stories, but instead a collection of yarns that depict different facets of men's lives. Featuring works by major writers like Erskine Caldwell (on racial relations), James M. Cain (on murder), James T. Farrell (on street life), Dashiell Hammett (on men and divorce), and many others, it gives a diverse, poignant look at the lives of men.

For readers seeking a glimpse of America through the eyes of some of its finest writers, Stories for Men is an invaluable and pleasurable read.