Passionate, perceptive and eloquent, the short stories of Truman Capote are
among the greatest works of twentieth century American fiction. This new
collection gathers them all together for the first time: from early, eerie
Southern Gothic tales such as 'Miriam' and 'The Headless Hawk', to the
brilliantly evocative 'Children On Their Birthdays' and the tenderly
autobiographical 'A Christmas Memory' - an affectionate portrayal of
Capote's own Alabama upbringing. Whether describing the Deep South of his
childhood, or considering city life with the penetrating gaze of an
outsider - as in 'Among the Paths to Eden' and the hitherto unpublished
'The Bargain' these stories rank among Capote's finest work: acutely
observed tales from a unique and brilliant mind.