Since I'm not very familiar with the exact content of this collection, you could try looking at the first few stories. Often, editors will place some of the best or most representative works at the beginning of such a collection. So those might be a good place to start exploring the stories within it.
The unique voice of the author. Cristina Rivera Garza may bring a fresh perspective that sets these stories apart from others.
I haven't read this collection specifically, but you can usually find reviews online to get an idea of the best - loved stories in it.
I haven't read all the stories in 'Mending New and Selected Stories' specifically, but often in such collections, stories about human relationships are quite engaging. For example, there might be tales of friendship that show how people support and grow with each other.
I'm not familiar with 'we others new and selected stories'. However, if it's a collection of various stories, it might contain tales about different people's experiences, adventures or relationships. You could try looking for reviews or summaries online to get an idea of the stories in it.
Sure. One interesting story might be about a character's journey to find a sense of belonging in a new place. It could show how they struggle with homesickness at first but then gradually adapt and create a new 'home' for themselves.
Another interesting one could be 'The Lady, or the Tiger?'. It's a thought - provoking story where a man is forced to choose between two doors, one with a lady and the other with a tiger, and the reader is left to wonder which he chose.
Sure. It might contain various stories about different women. Maybe there are tales of their relationships, their personal growth, or their experiences in different situations. But without reading it specifically, it's hard to detail exact stories.
One great story from 'Manto Selected Short Stories' is 'Toba Tek Singh'. It's a poignant tale that reflects on the Partition of India. The way Manto portrays the confusion and loss of identity among the people during that chaotic time is really remarkable.
Well, 'The Widow' is also a great one. It tells the story of a widow who is trying to navigate her life after the loss of her husband. It shows her strength and vulnerability as she deals with the new reality of her life. It's a story that can make you feel a range of emotions from sadness to hope.
You might like 'The Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. It also features various creatures and their interactions, just like 'creatures of the earth new and selected stories'.