About the book
A beautiful collection of short stories that explores blacks and whites today, Elbow Room is alive with warmth and humor. Bold and very real, these twelve stories examine a world we all know but find difficult to define.
Whether a story dashes the bravado of young street toughs or pierces through the self-deception of a failed preacher, challenges the audacity of a killer or explodes the jealousy of two lovers, James Alan McPherson has created an array of haunting images and memorable characters in an unsurpassed collection of honest, masterful fiction.
Editions of Elbow Room
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449213575
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449241356
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A beautiful collection of short stories that explores blacks and whites today, Elbow Room is alive with warmth and humor. Bold and very real, these twelve stories examine a world we all know but find difficult to define.
Whether a story dashes the bravado of young street toughs or pierces through the self-deception of a failed preacher, challenges the audacity of a killer or explodes the jealousy of two lovers, James Alan McPherson has created an array of haunting images and memorable characters in an unsurpassed collection of honest, masterful fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elbow Room about?
A beautiful collection of short stories that explores blacks and whites today, Elbow Room is alive with warmth and humor. Bold and very real, these twelve stories examine a world we all know but find difficult to define.
Whether a story dashes the bravado of young street toughs or pierces through the self-deception of a failed preacher, challenges the audacity of a killer or explodes the jealousy of two lovers, James Alan McPherson has created an array of haunting images and memorable characters in an unsurpassed collection of honest, masterful fiction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Elbow Room?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Elbow Room?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780449213575
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Elbow Room?
James Alan McPherson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Elbow Room is available as paperback(ISBN 9780449213575) and paperback(ISBN 9780449241356)
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