Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders's debut collection has grown in
esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an
entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella,
Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive
in an increasingly haywire world. With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a
new author's note by Saunders himself, this edition is essential reading for
those seeking to discover or revisit a virtuosic, disturbingly prescient voice.
Praise for George Saunders and CivilWarLand in Bad Decline
"It's no exaggeration to say that short story master George Saunders