The Best American Short Stories 1984
| Editor | John Updike (guest editor), Shannon Ravenel (series editor) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Best American Short Stories |
| Genre | Short fiction anthology |
| Published | 1984 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-395-35413-1 |
| Preceded by | The Best American Short Stories 1983 |
| Followed by | The Best American Short Stories 1985 |
The Best American Short Stories 1984 is a volume in the long-running The Best American Short Stories anthology series. The 1984 edition was edited by series editor Shannon Ravenel and guest editor John Updike. It was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1984.
The volume features a selection of notable short fiction published in American periodicals during the preceding year, chosen for their literary merit and variety of voice and style.