This anthology of short fiction from around the world offers a collection of "non-traditional" stories from renowned as well as less familiar writers of the past 100 years. This survey of thought-provoking and noteworthy "non-realistic" and "non-narrative" short fiction will expand and enrich the scope of any short story or fiction-writing course. Students will think about literature and fiction writing in a new light while being exposed to a wide range of gender, ethnic, and stylistic diversity. The Introduction offers students historical and cultural perspectives on the "non-traditional" short story. In addition, author bios provide further insight into the aesthetic and craft choices that the authors featured in this text employ in their stories. One reviewer says, "Extreme Fiction fills a real void...I like the diversity of voices and the gender balance. It is a smart book that is highly readable."--Natalia Rachel Singer, St. Lawrence University.