<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The first selection of the short stories of Toby Olson, noted contemporary novelist and poet - with an introduction by Ian Brinton.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Twenty-four short stories by Toby Olson are collected here for the first time. They move effortlessly from depictions of American working-class and suburban life to wondrous and sometimes grotesque surrealism, but always with an undertone of humanity and humour. This selection, spanning Olson's career, forms a fine introduction to the work of this noted contemporary novelist and poet. The edition includes an introduction by British scholar Ian Brinton, setting the work in context.</p>