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The Penguin Book of English Short Stories

The Penguin Book of English Short Stories

Penned By Christopher Dolley
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The Penguin Book of English Short Stories

The Penguin Book of English Short Stories

Penned By Christopher Dolley
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The last hundred years or so have proved fertile ground for the short story. Writers of genius from Dickens and Hardy to Angus Wilson annd Graham Greene have received exceptional praise fro their skilful handling of this art form.This volume contains sixteen examples of the short story at its best: concise, evocative and hugely entertaining. Some, for example James Joyce's 'The Dead', are classics; others, like Evelyn Waugh's 'Mr Loveday's Little Outing', are perhaps less familiar. Nethertheless, each one is a perfect demonstration of how subtle and satisfying the short story medium can be.

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Length 329 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Penguin Books
Released 1967
Identifier (ISBN) 2020316
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Christopher Dolley finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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