Collected Stories

<p><strong>Shields writes with an almost painfully attuned ear for the nuances of language and the way they attach to feelings and probe the most delicate layers of human consciousness. . . . She reminds us again why literature matters. -- <em>New York Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p><strong>With an Introduction by Margaret Atwood</strong></p><p>With the profound maturity and exquisite eye for detail that never failed to capture readers of her critically acclaimed novels Carol Shields the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of <em>The Stone Diaries</em> dazzles with these remarkable stories. Generous delightful and acutely observed this essential collection illuminates the miracles that grace our lives; it will continue to enchant for years to come.</p>