Angel on the Roof: The Stories of Russell Banks

Hailed by critics across the country, the publication of this collection of stories by Russell Banks was a major literary event. Writing at the peak of his form, Banks offers us beautifully written, transforming stories that take us to new and different territories -- of the heart and of the world A stunning summation of his short fiction over the last 30 years, this collection is without doubt a monumental work by one of our most important and compelling writers.