The Oxford Book of American Short Stories, published by Oxford University Press, Incorporated in 2012, is a trade paperback collection of 768 pages featuring a diverse range of stories by multiple authors. Edited by Joyce Carol Oates, this anthology showcases a selection of literary criticism and fiction works from American writers. With a compact size of 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches and weighing 35.3 ounces, this paperback edition offers a comprehensive and engaging read for fans of American literature.