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J.F. Powers’ anthology brings together his three previously separate story collections into a single volume, offering a panoramic view of mid‑western America from the 1930s into the late 1960s. The stories range from the everyday—baseball, jazz, and suburban life—to pivotal social events such as race riots and lynchings. Powers’ most distinctive focus lies on the lives of Catholic priests, portraying them as complex human beings: benefactors, opportunists, tyrants, and saints alike, all navigating a society obsessed with consumption. This collection underscores the author’s place among American short‑story writers who give the genre a distinctly American voice.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: J. F. Powers
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