Stories range from lighthearted to serious love stories. Many stories are realistic, some include sci-fi and fantasy elements. Works by major authors include Alice Adams, Ken Liu, and T.C. Boyle
Written by Sandra Cisneros in 1977 during graduate school in Iowa City. Initially conceived as a memoir but evolved into a collective story. Author's political consciousness began when she recognized her otherness
Film explores loneliness and identity discovery in Hong Kong urban environment. Contains two separate stories connected through common elements like music and expiration dates. Director Wong Kar-Wai creates hypnotic style with contrasting pacing
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern bet on coins falling on "heads" for 85 times. They have no memory of anything before starting the betting. Guildenstern questions their situation, suggesting possible divine intervention