Among Animals 2: The Lives of Animals and Humans in Contemporary Short Fiction

by Sascha Morrell, John Yunker (Editor), JoeAnn Hart

Overview

A second collection of critically acclaimed stories that affirm the bond among humans and animals

The relationships among human and non-human animals have captivated writers since the beginning of time--and the ways in which these relationships have evolved (and sometimes have not) continue to inspire writers of contemporary short fiction around the world. This carefully curated collection of stories explores the ways in which we live among--and often in conflict with--our non-human counterparts.

These stories feature animals from the familiar (pets and strays) to the wild (deer and birds) to the less beloved but no less important (cockroaches and fish). Within these pages are glimpses of the world through the eyes of those who live among, who rescue, and who study these animals, and these collected tales highlight the ways in which animals and humans understand and challenge one another. Among Animals 2 continues the tradition of gathering stories from the world's most gifted contemporary authors-those who pay close attention to the creatures with whom we share our planet, and who inspire us to pay closer attention as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618220455
Publisher:	Byte Level Research
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Series:	Among Animals , #2
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.24(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

Stories and Contributors

Roo by Sascha Morrell

It Won't Be Long Now by JoeAnn Hart

Bight, Tomcat, and the Moon by Carmen Marcus

Phoenix Cross by C.S. Malerich

Shooting a Mule by J. Bowers

Lost Pets by Laura Maylene Walter

Exotic Animal Alert: Please Post Widely by Ramola D

Vivarium by Claire Ibarra

Julia and the Sea Bear by Nels Hanson

A Normal Rabbit by Rachel King

A Sterile Place by Catherine Evleshin

How to Identify Birds in the Wild by Robyn Ryle

Strays by Anne Elliott

Captivity by Anthony Sorge

The Truth of Ten Thousand Things by Hunter Liguore

Editorial Reviews

"Any animal lover or connoisseur of high-quality fiction will appreciate this collection and the artistry of its contributors." -- Booklist

"Among Animals is as provocative as it is urgent, and as accessible as it is emotional." -- The Goose: A Journal of Arts, Environment, and Culture in Canada

"Very fine literary fiction." -- The Chattahoochee Review

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