Ann Petry Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ann Petry Anthologies series?"

"There are three books in the Ann Petry Anthologies series, published between 1975 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ann Petry Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Ann Petry Anthologies series is Women and Fiction, published in 1975."

Q: "What anthologies include Ann Petry's work?"

"Her work appears in Women and Fiction (1975), A World of Fiction (1983), and Black Noir (2009). These anthologies reflect different aspects of Petry's reputation — as a woman writer, a fiction craftsperson, and a pioneer of Black crime and suspense fiction."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Women and Fiction	1975	Ann Petry	Buy
2	A World of Fiction	1983	Ann Petry	Buy
3	Black Noir	2009	Ann Petry	Buy

Ann Petry’s short fiction has appeared in several anthologies over the decades, keeping her work visible to new generations of readers. Women and Fiction and A World of Fiction place her among broad literary company, while Black Noir specifically highlights the noir and suspense elements in her writing.

The range of these anthologies — from feminist literature to crime fiction — shows how Petry’s work resists easy categorization. Her stories have enough psychological tension to fit in noir collections and enough literary craft to earn a place in academic anthologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ann Petry Anthologies series?

There are three books in the Ann Petry Anthologies series, published between 1975 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Ann Petry Anthologies series?

The first book in the Ann Petry Anthologies series is Women and Fiction, published in 1975.

What anthologies include Ann Petry's work?

Her work appears in Women and Fiction (1975), A World of Fiction (1983), and Black Noir (2009). These anthologies reflect different aspects of Petry’s reputation — as a woman writer, a fiction craftsperson, and a pioneer of Black crime and suspense fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order