This book comprises eight short stories that occupy diverse genres such as sketch, tale, detective story, burlesque, adventure story, local color story, and psychological story. The author's intention with this collection was twofold: to provide interesting narratives for the general reader, and to present writing models for students of English composition. Each story is introduced by an essay from the author's biography that contextualizes the writing and enriches the reading experience. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of the short story, offering a variety of engaging narratives as well as insightful commentary from the author.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book comprises eight short stories that occupy diverse genres such as sketch, tale, detective story, burlesque, adventure story, local color story, and psychological story. The author's intention with this collection was twofold: to provide interesting narratives for the general reader, and to present writing models for students of English composition. Each story is introduced by an essay from the author's biography that contextualizes the writing and enriches the reading experience. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of the short story, offering a variety of engaging narratives as well as insightful commentary from the author. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259363903_0
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