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Book Review of American Short Stories

American Short Stories
American Short Stories
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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The short story is a literary form with immense versatility. The literary richness of the genre is reflected in the breadth and versatility of the writing chosen for this volume. Here is a selection from the work of some of the best nineteenth and early twentieth century American aurhors, including such consummate storytellers as Mark Twain and Henry James, as well as their distinguished but lesser-known compatriots.