The Backward House and Other Stories - Paperback

by M. Alan Elwell (Author)

In stories that are both expansive in scope and deeply personal, The Backward House presents sixteen narratives exploring the vast and varied landscape of the human experience, offering a vision rich and penetrating, with clarity and resonance as clear as a ringing bell.

The characters often find themselves balanced on a fine line of crisis, while remaining focused toward an open window, leading to greater understanding and possibility.

The Backward House is a powerful collection, simple and direct, reflecting an evocative complexity, offering a strong contribution to contemporary American fiction.