A collection of short stories which illuminate, with imagery and humour, the darkest corners of the American soul. The author attempts to capture the personalities of rural America, shaped by poverty, cruelty and an odd compassion.

(from Goodreads)

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Author Pinckney Benedict’s Wikipedia entry – including a bibliography with his more recent works

A longer list on Goodreads of the author’s works – including some anthologies – (oh, and a profile, too)