Books like Raven's wing by Joyce Carol Oates
Raven’s Wing is a sixteen‑story anthology by Joyce Carol Oates that examines many aspects of American experience. The stories range from the poignant narrative of a would‑be champion boxer in “Golden Gloves,” whose career and marriage do not meet his hopes, to other sharply drawn characters and situations that reveal the complexities of life in the United States.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Joyce Carol Oates
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