Victory Over Japan

Short Stories Anthologies

Author: Ellen Gilchrist

This collection of 14 short stories won the American Book Award for fiction when it was published and confirmed the author’s reputation as one of the preeminent literary talents of her generation. She enjoys both critical acclaim and great popularity with readers.”The stories are wonderful to tell aloud…Gilchrist once again demonstrates not only her willingness to take r….Read More

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