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An exciting new anthology from the journal Time magazine called "the biggest ''little magazine'' in history." To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the venerable Paris Review, Picador is proud to publish a unique anthology based on the themes of modern life. Like the work of the writers included, this book will inspire a dizzying range of thought and emotion, serving as a cumulative and breathtaking "mirror" to the world we live in.To appear: Jack KerouacNorman MailerLouise ErdrichJonathan FranzenGabriel García MárquezWilliam BurroughsDenis JohnsonDavid Foster WallaceRaymond CarverItalo CalvinoGrace Paleyand many more.

Object Lessons: Twenty Contemporary Masters Share Their Favorite Stories from The Paris ReviewObject Lessons is an indispensable resource for writers, students, and anyone who wants to understand the art of the short story. In this anthology, the first of its kind, twenty contemporary masters of the genre share their favorite stories from the pages of The Paris Review and offer insights into what makes them great.Over the last half century, The Paris Review has launched hundreds of careers while publishing some of the most inventive and best-loved stories of our time. From classics to new discoveries, this collection showcases the breadth and vitality of the short story form.Contributors include Daniel Alarcón, Donald Barthelme, Ann Beattie, David Bezmozgis, Jorge Luis Borges, Jane Bowles, Ethan Canin, Raymond Carver, Evan S. Connell, Bernard Cooper, Guy Davenport, Lydia Davis, Dave Eggers, Jeffrey Eugenides, Mary Gaitskill, Thomas Glynn, Aleksandar Hemon, Amy Hempel, Mary-Beth Hughes, Denis Johnson, Jonathan Lethem, Sam Lipsyte, Ben Marcus, David Means, Leonard Michaels, Steven Millhauser, Lorrie Moore, Craig Nova, Daniel Orozco, Mary Robison, Norman Rush, James Salter, Mona Simpson, Ali Smith, Wells Tower, Dallas Wiebe, and Joy Williams.Object Lessons is a treasury of great short fiction and an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand the writer''s craft. Dive into these masterful stories and discover why The Paris Review has been at the forefront of literary culture for over sixty years.

Discover the revelatory and illuminating interviews with literary luminaries that have graced the pages of The Paris Review for over half a century.This critically acclaimed series continues with another eclectic lineup, featuring intimate conversations with renowned authors such as Philip Roth, Ezra Pound, Haruki Murakami, Marilynne Robinson, Stephen Sondheim, E. B. White, Maya Angelou, and William Styron. In these remarkable extended interviews, the authors delve into every aspect of the writing life, sharing their ambitions, obsessions, inspirations, disappointments, and the most idiosyncratic details of their creative process.The collected interviews of The Paris Review offer an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of the greatest writers of our time, making this volume, as Gary Shteyngart put it, "a colossal literary event." Immerse yourself in the wisdom, wit, and unique perspectives of these literary icons as they discuss their craft and the art of writing.