This collection assembles Carson McCullers's best stories, including her beloved novella "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe;." A haunting tale of a human triangle that culminates in an astonishing brawl, the novella introduces readers to Miss Amelia, a formidable southern woman whose cafe; serves as the town"s gathering place.

"A Mariner book."

The ballad of the sad café -- Wunderkind -- The jockey -- Madame Zilensky and the King of Finland -- The sojourner -- A domestic dilemma -- A tree, a rock, a cloud.