About the book
These prizewinning stories champion the everyday person who tries to do his or her best in demanding and even demeaning situations.
The stories in A Common Person and Other Stories, R. M. Kinder’s third short-story collection and the winner of the Richard Sullivan Prize in Short Fiction, expose the disruption in our modern life and the ever-present threat of violence, and, most importantly, they capture the real heroism of everyday people. The characters in these stories, most set deep in the middle of America, seem to invite trouble through their concern for others: a neighbor’s mistreated dog, a boy standing up to a bully, a woman who faces cancer and the loss of love. Kinder’s characters struggle with conflicts common to us all—to treat humans and animals with compassion, to open minds and hearts to diversity, all while balancing the welfare of the individual and the larger community. The characters aren’t always loveable, but they have their moments of grace—they accept responsibility and take stands. These stories, by turns humorous, unsettling, and utterly believable, expose the dangers of ordinary life as their characters perform acts of defiance, determination, and connection. The memorable characters in A Common Person and Other Stories are, like us, doing the best they can, and that is often remarkable and admirable. Considered closely, Kinder shows us, no person is common.
Editions of A Common Person and Other Stories
- Hardcover
- ISBN 2020950364
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780268200053
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780268200060
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268200077
- EBook
- ISBN 9780268200046
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These prizewinning stories champion the everyday person who tries to do his or her best in demanding and even demeaning situations.
The stories in A Common Person and Other Stories, R. M. Kinder’s third short-story collection and the winner of the Richard Sullivan Prize in Short Fiction, expose the disruption in our modern life and the ever-present threat of violence, and, most importantly, they capture the real heroism of everyday people. The characters in these stories, most set deep in the middle of America, seem to invite trouble through their concern for others: a neighbor’s mistreated dog, a boy standing up to a bully, a woman who faces cancer and the loss of love. Kinder’s characters struggle with conflicts common to us all—to treat humans and animals with compassion, to open minds and hearts to diversity, all while balancing the welfare of the individual and the larger community. The characters aren’t always loveable, but they have their moments of grace—they accept responsibility and take stands. These stories, by turns humorous, unsettling, and utterly believable, expose the dangers of ordinary life as their characters perform acts of defiance, determination, and connection. The memorable characters in A Common Person and Other Stories are, like us, doing the best they can, and that is often remarkable and admirable. Considered closely, Kinder shows us, no person is common.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Common Person and Other Stories about?
These prizewinning stories champion the everyday person who tries to do his or her best in demanding and even demeaning situations.
The stories in A Common Person and Other Stories, R. M. Kinder’s third short-story collection and the winner of the Richard Sullivan Prize in Short Fiction, expose the disruption in our modern life and the ever-present threat of violence, and, most importantly, they capture the real heroism of everyday people. The characters in these stories, most set deep in the middle of America, seem to invite trouble through their concern for others: a neighbor’s mistreated dog, a boy standing up to a bully, a woman who faces cancer and the loss of love. Kinder’s characters struggle with conflicts common to us all—to treat humans and animals with compassion, to open minds and hearts to diversity, all while balancing the welfare of the individual and the larger community. The characters aren’t always loveable, but they have their moments of grace—they accept responsibility and take stands. These stories, by turns humorous, unsettling, and utterly believable, expose the dangers of ordinary life as their characters perform acts of defiance, determination, and connection. The memorable characters in A Common Person and Other Stories are, like us, doing the best they can, and that is often remarkable and admirable. Considered closely, Kinder shows us, no person is common.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Common Person and Other Stories?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories
Where can I read a sample of A Common Person and Other Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/2020950364
How long is A Common Person and Other Stories and how many pages does it have?
A Common Person and Other Stories has 216 page(s)
Is A Common Person and Other Stories part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Richard Sullivan Prize in Short Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Common Person and Other Stories?
R. M. Kinder
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Common Person and Other Stories is available as hardcover(ISBN 2020950364) and hardcover(ISBN 9780268200053) and paperback(ISBN 9780268200060) and ebook(ISBN 9780268200077) and ebook(ISBN 9780268200046)
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