Little Edens

An anthology of eight enchanting short stories focuses on the ways in which people change their lives and surroundings by creating Eden-like spaces and the "serpents" that inhabit such utopias, in such works as "Rug Weaver," about an Iranian rug dealer who transforms his prison cell by weaving a rug in his mind, as well as the title story and "Interpreters." Reader's Guide included. Reprint. 13,000 first printing.