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Why I Like This Story

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Delve into a rich tapestry of literary insights with this compelling anthology, curated by Jackson R. Bryer. Featuring contributions from esteemed authors such as A.R. Gurney, Alan Cheuse, Alice McDermott, Andre Dubus, and Andrea Barrett, this collection offers a unique exploration of storytelling through the eyes of some of the most respected voices in literature. Each contributor shares personal reflections and critical perspectives on their favorite stories, providing readers with a deeper understanding of narrative craft and the elements that make a story resonate. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and aspiring writers, this anthology serves as both an inspiration and a guide to appreciating the art of storytelling.
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Delve into a rich tapestry of literary insights with this compelling anthology, curated by Jackson R. Bryer. Featuring contributions from esteemed authors such as A.R. Gurney, Alan Cheuse, Alice McDermott, Andre Dubus, and Andrea Barrett, this collection offers a unique exploration of storytelling through the eyes of some of the most respected voices in literature. Each contributor shares personal reflections and critical perspectives on their favorite stories, providing readers with a deeper understanding of narrative craft and the elements that make a story resonate. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and aspiring writers, this anthology serves as both an inspiration and a guide to appreciating the art of storytelling.
Track Listing

Just Another Teenage Anthem

The Fashion Plague

I Can't Resist

All The Sounds Of Fear (Demo)

Sema 4 Messages

No Survivors

See Saw

They’re Back Again, Here They Come

Why Should It Happen To Me

What I Want

Time For Action

Millions Like Us

Now It's Gone

Your Side Of Heaven

Walking Down The Kings Road

Plastic Smile

Modern Boys

Untamed Youth

The Beat Is Back

Gabrielle

Strength Of The Nation

Go Steady

1970's Boy

Career Girls

Don't Throw Your Life Away (Live)

Let Me Be The One (Live)

Opening Up

Saturday Night

Bank Holiday Weekend

Carefree

Hey Girl

Wild About You

Bank Holiday

Three Bands Tonite

Maybe Tomorrow

School Days

Pack Fair And Square (Previously Unissued Demo)

Blood Spattered With Guitars

Television Screen Heroes

My World

S.Y.S.L.J.F.M (The Letter Song)

That Driving Beat

Choose You

Nobody Loves Me

Fuck Art Let’s Dance (Demo)

D-A-A-Ance

My Mind Goes Round In Circles

I've Had Enough

I Can See Through Walls

Soho

No Way Out

Don't Lecture Me

The Kid

Tina's Party

Only For Sheep (Previously Unissued)

Can We Go Dancing

Red With Purple Flashes

Go

Blind To Fiction

Would You Listen Girl

Win Or Lose

The Faker

No Vacancies

You And I

Love Is Dead

Plane Crash (Respond Version)

One Step Ahead

Modesty Blaise

I'll Keep On Holding On

Confusion (Hits Us Everytime)

Hurricane

I Don't Need No Doctor

Wednesday Girl

Jump Back

Time Moves Us On

Nothing You Can Do

I Am With You

Something That You Said

Bend Don’t Break

In This Town

Free Yourself

Dreams Come True

Guilty

Here Is My Number

Kiss And Make Up

One Good Reason

The Last Man In Europe

Catcher In The Rye

Train To London Town

I Want To Sleep With You

Looking For You

Step Back

Jobs For The Boys

Blow Up

Julie London

All I Want To Be

Get Out Of My Hair

Paint A Day

Worming

Arthur C. Clarke

Details
  • Genre: Literary essays, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, USA, English, 20th century, LITERARY CRITICISM, American, General, FICTION
  • Product Type: BOOK
  • Barcode: 9781640142145
  • Release Date: May 20, 2025
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