The Stories of Fannie Hurst

by Fannie Hurst

Book Overview

In her heyday, between 1910 and the mid-1930s, Fannie Hurst was the most popular writer in America. Twenty-nine films were based on her novels and short stories. Her fiction was not only beloved by readers, but also acclaimed by reviewers and regularly included in Best American Short Stories . And yet not one of her books remains in print. The publication of this selection of Fannie Hurst's best short stories is sure to propel a long-overdue revival...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558614834
• ISBN13: 9781558614833
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Feminist Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Some Good Stories

Mostly set in New York City, stories of Jewish girls and families written in early 1900's to 1920"s show that even back in the good old days, people still had problems that they have today: disease, drugs, unfaithful men (and women), and gullible women (and men). Hurst's characters and settings are beautifully described and easily envisioned. The best stories in my opinion are T.B., Summer Resources, and The Gold in Fish.