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Gotham Writers' Workshop Fiction Gallery: Exceptional Short Stories Selected by New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School [Paperback]

Gotham Writers' Workshop , Alexander Steele , Thom Didato
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Book Description

August 21, 2004
A collection of accessible and excellent short fiction hand-picked by the country's most popular writing school.

Each of the stories in Fiction Gallery will hold you spellbound from first to last page, while also exemplifying the very best in literary fiction. Grouped in sections that follow the cycle of life, these stories explore the varied aspects of human existence and, cumulatively, form the satisfying dramatic arc of a novel.

The authors range from the acknowledged masters of short fiction- Anton Chekhov, Dorothy Parker, John Cheever, Raymond Carver, T.C. Boyle, Jhumpa Lahiri- to the very best of today's emerging writers. As a bonus, the anthology includes interviews with T.C. Boyle and Jhumpa Lahiri, in which they illuminate the process of creating a short story.

Aspiring writers who enjoyed Gotham Writers' Workshop previous book, Writing Fiction, will also find this anthology an invaluable source of inspiration and instruction.

Gotham Writers' Workshop is America's leading private creative writing school, offering classes in New York City and on the web at WritingClasses.com. The school's interactive online classes, selected "Best of the Web" by Forbes, have attracted thousands of aspiring writers from across the United States and more than sixty countries.

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Adult/High School–Arranged by themes, the stories in this terrific collection can be read both for enjoyment and for literary merit. They were written by established as well as recently published authors and include works by Anton Chekhov and Myla Goldberg. Topics range from crimes of passion to the humdrum of everyday life, and the tales' brevity and cutting-edge themes will appeal to busy students. Many of the pieces deal with contemporary issues like one-night stands (Pam Houston's "Sometimes You Talk about Idaho"), cheating (Ethan Canin's "The Palace Thief"), world destruction (T.C. Boyle's "After the Plague"), intolerance (Z.Z. Packer's "Brownies"), and the impersonal workplace (Daniel Orozco's "Orientation"). Each story is captivating; some are shocking. The selections are great examples of how writers use words to craft great literature. Interviews with Jhumpa Lahiri, Boyle, and Hannah Tinti provide additional insight into the writing process.–Pat Bender, The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, PA
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"A stellar collection of 25 stories...highly recommended" -- Library Journal

"A wonderful selection for the general reader and writing student alike. The stories brilliantly convey the possibilities of the genre." -- Thomas C. Foster, author of How To Read Literature Like a Professor

"If you find yourself on a long journey, Fiction Gallery is the perfect companion, these stories will transport you." -- Tamara Straus, Editor in Chief, Zoetrope: All-Story

"Reading Fiction Gallery is like taking a seminar from the masters of story writing. Inspiring and instructive for all writers!" -- Elfrieda Abbe, Editor, The Writer

"The stories in this terrific collection can be read both for enjoyment and for literary merit. Each story is captivating." -- School Library Journal, November 2004

Product Details

  • Paperback: 386 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (August 21, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582344620
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582344621
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
The Fiction Gallery is one of the finest collections of short stories I have ever read. Louis N. Gruber  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
The description was good and accurate, and i got it in a good amount of time. Penelope  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Anthology! October 19, 2004
Format:Paperback
I have taken a class at the Gotham Writers' Workshop, and I highly recommend it. My former teacher, Thom Didato, is one of the editors of this collection. The purpose of this book is to give the reader (writer) an overview of the short story. Sure, there are countless other anthologies of short stories out there, but those either reprint the same ones over and over, or they cater to specialized markets. As it says in the introduction, "We've taken great pains to select stories that the general public will find gripping and entertaining." In other words, these stories qualify as literary fiction, but they are not pretentious or boring. There are a couple of classic stories here, by such authors as Carver, Chekov, and Hawthorne; but it is mostly comprised of contemporary stories that are only a few years old.

This book is a valuable guide to the state of the modern short story.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gems of the Storytellers' Art November 15, 2004
Format:Paperback
Yes, the short story is alive and well. It is no longer a medium of popular entertainment but it lives on in numerous small literary magazines and anthologies, in devoted readers, and in a rising generation of great new short story writers.

This collection includes a wide range of styles and voices, but all are brilliantly done, accessible and engaging. Many of the newer short story voices are included as well as a few of the old masters, such as Hawthorne and Chekhov. Some of the writers are not afraid to break the rules--there are stories with omniscient point of view and stories that span several decades--but these authors know what they are doing and the stories work--brilliantly. The short stories are grouped into sections based on the life cycle, with short and helpful introductory comments.

The book includes delightful short interviews with three of the authors, which will be especially appealing to the authors among us. The Fiction Gallery is one of the finest collections of short stories I have ever read. I recommend it most highly. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best anthology ever for learning fiction writing! March 21, 2006
Format:Paperback
Gotham Writers' Workshop's _Fiction Gallery: Exceptional Short Stories_ is a complete toolbox of writing techniques. Masters of the art of fiction--from Hawthorne to Chopin to Carver to Borges to ZZ Packer--illustrate craft in this well-chosen sampling of fictional works. Interviews with authors about their processes add another dimension. _Fiction Gallery_ is an affordable, accessible, and comprehensive collection.

Dr. Denise Low, professor of creative writing
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this good anthology, and never buy a course from these people
Oh Gotham people, why must you force me to bash you on the internet? If only you were simply a short-story-disseminating publisher, spending your days frolicking through the fields... Read more
Published 11 months ago by kingstonboy
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
This little book is filled with tips suggestions and exercises that a reader/writer at any age or level could appreciate.
Published 16 months ago by Barrelflyer
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Starter Anthology
This is a great little anthology for anyone who wants a good sampling of the work of great short story writers.
Published 19 months ago by Denim Diva
4.0 out of 5 stars Great text book
A great addition to a text book, the stories are great and easy to find through the table of contents and the index. A great deal compared to what a school bookstore is charging.
Published on February 23, 2011 by Beckenza
4.0 out of 5 stars Recieved in good order
The description was good and accurate, and i got it in a good amount of time.
Published on September 13, 2009 by Penelope
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and diverse.
Lots of different writers here, from old classics like Hawthorne and Checkov, to modern classics like Cheever, Frank O'Connor and Carver, to new guys I never heard of til this... Read more
Published on March 29, 2009 by bongo
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Learning
I am studying creative writing and this book, coupled with the Gotham Writer's Workshop text, provides me with valuable insight and direction. Read more
Published on March 23, 2009 by Kakwasi Somadhi
3.0 out of 5 stars Workbook to go alongside the overpriced class
I was disappointed in the book because it is associated with the writing courses, in NY, but you have to purchase the classes that are offered that cost over $100-$1000? Read more
Published on November 30, 2008 by writing books wishlist
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