The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler
The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler by Daniel Born, published by Great Books Foundation in 2007, is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human behavior and morality. This edition, comprising 270 pages, invites readers to explore the ancient concept of sin in a contemporary context, questioning why indulging in bad behavior can sometimes feel appealing. Through the works of notable authors such as William Faulkner, Raymond Carver, Flannery O’Connor, and Margaret Atwood, the book presents a nuanced examination of transgressive pleasure without moralizing.
Readers will find a diverse range of narratives that reflect on the seven deadly sins, encouraging thoughtful discussion and reflection. The collection includes discussion questions suitable for book groups and courses, along with forewords by Al Gini that enhance the understanding of the sins and their relevance in modern culture. This sampler not only showcases American and English short stories but also serves as a platform for exploring the intricate relationship between morality and desire.
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Why does it often feel good to do something bad? In a world where we are encouraged to indulge, splurge, live a little–even visit ”Sin City”–has the ancient religious concept of sin lost its sway over the moral imagination?
The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler, a collection of short stories, allows readers to peer into the hidden recesses of sinful thought and behavior. Without moralizing, the authors in this book—William Faulkner, Raymond Carver, Flannery O’Connor, and Margaret Atwood, to name a few—use fiction to explore our all too human thirst for transgressive pleasure.
For readers who know that good and evil isn’t simply a matter of black and white, this collection will provoke lively conversation and sober contemplation. Both titles come with discussion questions for book groups and courses, as well as forewords by Al Gini, which deepens understanding of the seven deadly sins and their place in popular culture today.
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