About the book
Trash, Allison's landmark collection, laid the groundwork for her critically acclaimed Bastard Out of Carolina, the National Book Award finalist that was hailed by The New York Times Book Review as \"simply stunning...a wonderful work of fiction by a major talent.\" In addition to Allison's classic stories, this new edition of Trash features \"Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories,\" an introduction in which Allison discusses the writing of Trash and \"Compassion,\" a never-before-published short story.
First published in 1988, the award-winning Trash showcases Allison at her most fearlessly honest and startlingly vivid. The limitless scope of human emotion and experience are depicted in stories that give aching and eloquent voice to the terrible wounds we inflict on those closest to us. These are tales of loss and redemption; of shame and forgiveness; of love and abuse and the healing power of storytelling.
A book that resonates with uncompromising candor and incandescence, Trash is sure to captivate Allison's legion of readers and win her a devoted new following.
Editions of Trash
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780452283510
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101117811
Read an Excerpt
Trash, Allison's landmark collection, laid the groundwork for her critically acclaimed Bastard Out of Carolina, the National Book Award finalist that was hailed by The New York Times Book Review as \"simply stunning...a wonderful work of fiction by a major talent.\" In addition to Allison's classic stories, this new edition of Trash features \"Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories,\" an introduction in which Allison discusses the writing of Trash and \"Compassion,\" a never-before-published short story.
First published in 1988, the award-winning Trash showcases Allison at her most fearlessly honest and startlingly vivid. The limitless scope of human emotion and experience are depicted in stories that give aching and eloquent voice to the terrible wounds we inflict on those closest to us. These are tales of loss and redemption; of shame and forgiveness; of love and abuse and the healing power of storytelling.
A book that resonates with uncompromising candor and incandescence, Trash is sure to captivate Allison's legion of readers and win her a devoted new following.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trash about?
Trash, Allison's landmark collection, laid the groundwork for her critically acclaimed Bastard Out of Carolina, the National Book Award finalist that was hailed by The New York Times Book Review as \"simply stunning...a wonderful work of fiction by a major talent.\" In addition to Allison's classic stories, this new edition of Trash features \"Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories,\" an introduction in which Allison discusses the writing of Trash and \"Compassion,\" a never-before-published short story.
First published in 1988, the award-winning Trash showcases Allison at her most fearlessly honest and startlingly vivid. The limitless scope of human emotion and experience are depicted in stories that give aching and eloquent voice to the terrible wounds we inflict on those closest to us. These are tales of loss and redemption; of shame and forgiveness; of love and abuse and the healing power of storytelling.
A book that resonates with uncompromising candor and incandescence, Trash is sure to captivate Allison's legion of readers and win her a devoted new following.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Trash?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Trash?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780452283510
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Trash?
Dorothy Allison
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Trash is available as paperback(ISBN 9780452283510) and ebook(ISBN 9781101117811)
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