I didn't know much about New York Review Books' "NYRB Classics" line when I was invited last year to contribute an introduction to Elaine Dundy's "The Dud Avocado." Since then, though, I've looked through the NYRB Classics catalogue with close attention and increasing wonder. Whoever picks the titles for this...

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