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Goods and Chattels
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FantasyGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025687896
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Goods and Chattels is an enchanting collection of short stories and prose sketches that showcase the distinctive literary voice of Laura Benét. This work bridges the gap between traditional storytelling and the ethereal, blending elements of fantasy with keen observations of human nature. Benét's writing is characterized by its whimsical quality and lyrical intensity, often transforming ordinary circumstances into surreal and thought-provoking narratives.
The collection features a series of imaginative tales that explore the boundaries of reality. From the titular story to the various vignettes included within, the book invites readers into a world where the mundane is infused with a sense of the miraculous. Benét, a notable figure in American letters, crafts a unique space for her own voice here, one that favors atmospheric depth and symbolic resonance over conventional plot structures.
Rich in metaphor and sensitive in its execution, Goods and Chattels remains a significant example of early 20th-century American literary fantasy. It appeals to readers of classic short fiction who appreciate prose that is as much about the music of the language as it is about the story being told. This collection stands as a testament to Benét's ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary.
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