"Published for the centennial celebration of the iconic author's birth, this collection of William Saroyan's writings overflows with exuberance, explodes with flashes of pure brilliance and literary daring, and brings to life an Annenian American voice unique and unforgettable. A careful selection of known and loved short stories along with plays, novels, letters, essays, and previously unpublished works, this volume invites readers to discover afresh the many aspects of a complex, engaging, and sophisticated writer."--Jacket.