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International Short Stories: A New Collection Of Famous Examples From The Literatures Of England, France And America (1910)

International Short Stories: A New Collection Of Famous Examples From The Literatures Of England, France And America (1910)

Patten, William

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ISBN10: 1164681664
ISBN13: 9781164681663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
International Short Stories: A New Collection Of Famous Examples From The Literatures Of England, France And America (1910) is a compilation of renowned short stories from the literature of England, France, and America. The book is edited by William Patten and features a diverse range of authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, and Mark Twain. The collection includes a total of 22 short stories, each representing the unique style and cultural nuances of their respective countries. The stories explore a variety of themes such as love, loss, morality, and social issues. The book opens with a preface by the editor, William Patten, in which he discusses the importance of short stories as a literary form and the significance of the selected stories in representing their respective countries. The stories in the collection are presented in chronological order, starting with Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror story The Fall of the House of Usher and ending with The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte. Other notable stories in the collection include The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling, and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain. Overall, International Short Stories: A New Collection Of Famous Examples From The Literatures Of England, France And America (1910) is a comprehensive and diverse collection of short stories that showcases the literary traditions of three different countries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and short stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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