A good short story can provide the basis for a great discussion, and we will discuss some of the best of the most current stories. Class members will read 10 stories that I choose, two per week, from the 20 included The Best American Short Stories of 2023. The stories have been chosen three times: by (1) Heidi Pitlor, the editor of the series, from hundreds available, (2) Min Jin Lee, guest editor for 2023, and (3) me. This “creme de la creme” of timely and innovative tales will hopefully prompt close reading and provide fuel for engaged and personal discussion. I will provide background for the selected authors. Class discussion will focus on my provided guided reading questions and the interests and questions of class participants. Preparation will probably take about two hours a week.
Contemporary Short Stories: Compare and Contrast
Course Leader(s)
Day of Week: Tuesday
Course Length: 5 weeks
Starting: 04/15/2025
Ending: 05/13/2025
Period of Day: Period 2 Zoom
Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Course Fee: $50
Course Description:
Books and Other Resources:
Min Jin Lee and Heidi Pitlor, eds. The Best American Short Stories of 2023. Mariner/HarperCollins 2023.