William Styron Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the William Styron Anthologies series?"

"There are 5 books in the William Styron Anthologies series, published between 1992 and 2009."

Q: "What is the first book in the William Styron Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the William Styron Anthologies series is On Suicide: Great Writers on the Ultimate Question, published in 1992."

Q: "Why does Styron appear in so many anthologies about depression?"

"After publishing Darkness Visible in 1990, Styron became one of the most prominent literary voices on depression and mental illness. His willingness to write openly about his experience made him a natural inclusion in anthologies on the subject, including On Suicide, Sacred Sorrows, and Unholy Ghost."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	On Suicide: Great Writers on the Ultimate Question	1992	William Styron	Buy
2	Sacred Sorrows: Embracing and Transforming Depression	1996	William Styron	Buy
3	The Good Parts	2000	William Styron	Buy
4	Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression	2001	William Styron	Buy
5	First Words: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors	2009	William Styron	Buy

William Styron’s anthology appearances reflect two aspects of his career: his status as a major American novelist and his role as a public voice on depression. On Suicide (1992), Sacred Sorrows (1996), and Unholy Ghost (2001) all draw on the authority he gained from Darkness Visible. The Good Parts (2000) and First Words (2009) represent more conventional literary anthology appearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the William Styron Anthologies series?

There are 5 books in the William Styron Anthologies series, published between 1992 and 2009.

What is the first book in the William Styron Anthologies series?

The first book in the William Styron Anthologies series is On Suicide: Great Writers on the Ultimate Question, published in 1992.

Why does Styron appear in so many anthologies about depression?

After publishing Darkness Visible in 1990, Styron became one of the most prominent literary voices on depression and mental illness. His willingness to write openly about his experience made him a natural inclusion in anthologies on the subject, including On Suicide, Sacred Sorrows, and Unholy Ghost.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order