winners short stories

The 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (which includes short stories) was awarded to Adam Johnson for his book 'The Orphan Master's Son'.

The work of the 2013 winner (in the context of short stories as part of fiction) was Adam Johnson's 'The Orphan Master's Son'.

I'm not sure specifically who the past winners are without looking it up. You could try checking the official award website or a literary database.

Their high - quality writing. These short stories are crafted with great care, using precise language and beautiful prose.

Well, in a short story, the idea that 'in war there are no winners' is a profound one. War brings death and destruction everywhere. Let's say the short story is about two neighboring countries at war. One country might seem to win on the battlefield, but they lose in terms of morality. They have killed innocent people. And the losing side, well, they have lost their land, their people, and their hope. There's also the long - term impact like hatred and grudges that will last for generations, so clearly, no one really wins in war.

Sure. One famous Booker Prize winner's short story is from Salman Rushdie. His works often have rich cultural elements and unique narrative styles. For example, his stories might blend elements of Indian mythology with modern-day themes, making for a very engaging read.

One well - known story is about a Canadian couple who won a huge lottery jackpot. They were an ordinary working - class couple. After winning, they first paid off all their debts, including their mortgage. Then they donated a part of the money to local charities, especially those helping the poor and homeless. They also set up a scholarship fund in their hometown for students who couldn't afford college education.

One inspiring story is of a single mother who won the lottery. She used the money to pay off all her debts, buy a nice house for her family, and also set up a scholarship fund in her community for underprivileged kids.

There was a group of co - workers who pooled their money to buy lottery tickets. They won a substantial amount. They divided the money fairly and some of them used it to start their own small businesses. One guy opened a coffee shop which has been quite successful, and another used the money to go back to school and study a subject he always loved.

The impact on mental health can be significant. Some winners become isolated because they don't know who to trust anymore. All the attention they get, both positive and negative, can be overwhelming. They might start to question the motives of everyone around them. And when they start to lose their money due to bad decisions or being scammed, they can fall into depression. It's a downward spiral from what was supposed to be a happy event. For instance, a winner who had a close - knit family before winning might find that the family is now fighting over the money, and this can cause deep emotional distress.