The Contemporary American Short-Story Cycle

A valuable study, particularly insightful in its elaboration of the contributions of ethnic writers to a recognizable, if difficult to define, genre. ~Modern Fiction Studies

Whether one reads the book in its entirety or goes to a particular chapter to gain an understanding of a specific writer, the reader is rewarded with a plenitude of original and astute local insights. Nagel’s study is to be recommended for students and instructors alike. ~Contemporary Literature

[Nagel’s] range of example is impressive, amounting to a comprehensive survey of the genre in recent times. ~American Literary Scholarship