CivilWarLand in Bad Decline: Stories and a Novella

Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders¿ debut collection has grown in esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella, Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world.

With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a new author¿s note by Saunders himself, this edition is essential listening for those seeking to discover or revisit a virtuosic, disturbingly prescient voice.