Emperor of the Air

"Startling...These stories transcend the ordinariness of human voices." -- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times "A glowing first book." -- Boston Globe"Ethan Canin's short stories are dazzlingat times breathtaking, at other times heartbreaking." -- Walker Percy"Full of surprises, unexpected flights...The stories in Emperor of the Air vault with energy." -- Rhoda Koeing, New York"This is one of the strongest first story collections in years, from a generous writer with heart and style and the power to surprise." -- Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.