The Pen/O. Henry Prize Stories: The Best Stories of the Year

A perennial classic featuring the best short stories selected from thousands published in literary magazines; now in partnership with PEN American Center.
The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2011 contains twenty unforgettable stories by great writers such as Jim Shepard, Lily Tuck, David Means, and Susan Minot, as well as from new and emerging voices. The stories are accompanied by essays from the eminent jurors on their favorite stories, observations from the winners on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines.