English Short Stories, American Short Stories (2 Bände)

komplett unbenutzt, jedoch nachgedunkeltes Papier

English Short Stories:
The craft of short-story writing has been honed over hundreds of years to become one of the most succinct and accessible of literary forms. This collection of English short stories celebrates the work of some of the most gifted practitioners of this art, from Sir Philip Sydney and Daniel Defoe to William Thackeray and Charles Dickens. Also included are writers better known for other achievements, such the famous Victorian parliamentarian Benjamin Disraeli, and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, author of that most famous and archetypal Gothic horror novel "Frankenstein".
Containing some of the finest short stories yet written, this wide-ranging anthology will appeal to the connoisseur of the well-crafted tale as well as to the literary historian eager to observe the development of the genre from early sixteenth century examples to the great Victorian masters.
---------------
American Short Stories:
... 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 authors, including such consummate storytellers as Mark Twain and Henry James, as well as their distinguished but lesser-known compatriots.
From the humorous and romantic to the mysterious and terrifying; from tragic climay to ludicous anti-climax, a range of human experience is here vividly portrayed. This dazzling array of tales makes an unforgettable read for anyone in search of a glimpse into the American literary landscape.

k.A.