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Selected Stories of George Singleton
Series: Cold Mountain Fund Series
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Ideal for readers who appreciate sharp, humorous Southern fiction and those who enjoy short stories that balance laughter with touching explorations of the human condition.
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This collection acts as a compendium of George Singleton's work for both devotees and readers who may not have encountered his stories before. These are deeply funny stories that will make you laugh out loud, but also hit on sad, human truths.
Singleton is a beloved storyteller who is well known in the region and throughout the country, and considered by many to be one of the greatest living Southern short story writers. He has toured extensively for previous books and is in constant demand for events.
You Want More showcases Singleton's unique voice and masterful storytelling, ensuring that both long-time fans and new readers will find much to appreciate.
Series: Cold Mountain Fund Series
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This collection acts as a compendium of George Singleton's work for both devotees and readers who may not have encountered his stories before. These are deeply funny stories that will make you laugh out loud, but also hit on sad, human truths. Singleton is a beloved storyteller who is well known in the region and throughout the country, and considered...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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ISBN: 9781938235696
Publisher: Hub City Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Hub City Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
George Singleton has published eight collections of stories, two novels, and a book of writing advice. Over 200 of his stories have appeared in magazines such as the Atlantic Monthly, Harperโs, Playboy, the Georgia Review, the Southern Review, the Cincinnati Review, and elsewhere. He is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize, a Guggenheim fellowship, the Hillsdale Award from the Fellowship of Southern Writers, and the Corrington Award for Literary Excellence. He lives in Spartanburg, SC, where he holds the John C. Cobb Chair in Humanities at Wofford College.
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