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Short Stories· United States

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

by Breece D'J Pancake
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Published 1983178 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Few works of short stories have earned the sustained critical attention that The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake (1983) by Breece D'J Pancake continues to receive. Twelve stories set in the West Virginia hills, written by a young man who killed himself before publication, form one of the great posthumous collections in American literature. Pancake's prose is stark, sad, and luminously original. Themes of West Virginia, poverty, isolation run through the work. The book has received recognition from PEN/Faulkner Award 1983.

Book Details

AuthorBreece D'J Pancake
Published1983
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages178
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780316690270
Editorial Score61/100
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Editorial Assessment

Breece D'J Pancake published The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake in 1983, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of short stories from United States. The book's treatment of West Virginia, poverty, isolation, masculinity accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: PEN/Faulkner Award 1983. Our aggregate score of 61/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake is how it handles its central concerns — West Virginia, poverty, isolation, masculinity — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Breece D'J Pancake's role in the literature of United States is well established. The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

PEN/Faulkner Award
winner · national
198348
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About the Author
Breece D'J Pancake
United States
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Breece D'J Pancake is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of short stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake about?

Twelve stories set in the West Virginia hills, written by a young man who killed himself before publication, form one of the great posthumous collections in American literature. Pancake's prose is stark, sad, and luminously original.

Who wrote The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake?

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake was written by Breece D'J Pancake, from United States. First published in 1983.

What awards has The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake won?

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake has received the following awards and honours: PEN/Faulkner Award 1983.

Is The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake worth reading?

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in West Virginia, poverty, isolation.

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The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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