Selected Stories
Volume One 1968-1994
(Author) Alice MunroCovering the first half of Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro's career, these are some of the best, most touching and powerful short stories ever written This first-ever selection of Alice Munro's stories sums up her genius. Her territory is the secrets that cackle beneath the fa ade of everyday lives, the pain and promises, loves and fears of apparently ordinary men and women whom she renders extraordinary and unforgettable. This volume brings together the best of Munro's stories, from 1968 through to 1994. The second selected volume of her stories, 1995-2009 is also published by Vintage Classics.
Alice Munro
Alice Munro, a Canadian author known for her mastery of the short story genre, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Her most famous work, "The Moons of Jupiter," showcases her keen insight into human relationships and the complexities of small-town life. Munro's writing style is characterized by its precise language and deep emotional resonance. She has made significant contributions to literature by elevating the short story form to new heights and exploring the intricacies of human experience with grace and nuance.