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Fiction: The Pocket University, Volume XXII - Part I
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025652757
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Fiction (The Pocket University, Volume XXII - Part I) is a curated anthology showcasing some of the finest short narratives from a diverse group of legendary authors. This collection brings together a wide array of literary voices, offering readers a window into the evolution of the short story and the various themes that shaped Western literature at the turn of the 20th century.
Featured in this volume are works by such masters as Voltaire, Joseph Conrad, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From the philosophical wit of the Enlightenment to the atmospheric maritime realism of the British coast and the deductive precision of detective fiction, these selections represent the high-water marks of their respective genres. The collection also includes contributions from O. Henry, celebrated for his twist endings, alongside Booth Tarkington, James Branch Cabell, and Richard Harding Davis.
As part of a larger educational series, this volume serves as a gateway to the classics, providing a rich tapestry of human experience, social commentary, and masterful prose. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the foundational works of short fiction through the lens of history's most influential writers.
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