Ballad of the Sad Cafe

A Southern woman is undone by love and gossip in the classic novella, one of seven stories in this "e;brilliant . . . panorama of remarkable talent"e; (The New York Times). One of the most celebrated and enduringly popular works in Southern literature, this collection assembles Carson McCullers's best stories, including her beloved novella "e;The Ballad of the Sad Cafe."e; A haunting tale of love and violence in a small Southern town, the novella introduces readers to Miss Amelia, a formidable woman whose home serves as the town's gathering place. Among other fine works, the collection also includes McCullers's first published story, "e;Wunderkind,"e; about a musical prodigy who suddenly realizes she will not go on to become a great pianist. First published in 1951, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was adapted for the stage by the Edward Albee and later made into a film starring Vanessa Redgrave and Keith Carradine. "e;McCullers's finest stories."e; The New York Times