Short Stories of America

by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, William Allen White

Book Overview

Short Stories of America is a collection of short stories compiled by Robert L. Ramsay. The book features an assortment of stories from different American authors, each with their unique style and themes. The stories range from tales of love and loss to stories of adventure and mystery, capturing the diversity of American literature. The book is divided into sections, each containing stories that share a common theme or setting. The stories are written in a variety of styles, including realism, romanticism, and naturalism. The collection includes works by famous American authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, as well as lesser-known writers. Overall, Short Stories of America offers readers a glimpse into the rich literary heritage of America through a selection of captivating short stories.1921. Contents: Short Story as Interpreter of American; American Types: Stories of the Frontier; American Traditions: Stories of Social Heritage; American Landscapes: Stories of the Spirit of Place; American Communities: Stories of Communal Consciousness; The Regionalist at Work; Essentials of Short Story Writing: Study Questions and Suggestions; Reading Lists.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419108603
• ISBN13: 9781419108600
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"