| Editor |
O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1890-1941 |
| Title |
The Best Short Stories of 1920, and the Yearbook of the American Short Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The other woman / Sherwood Anderson -- Gargoyle / Edwina Stanton Babcock -- Ghitza / Konrad Bercovici -- The life of five points / Edna Clare Bryner -- The signal tower / Wadsroth Camp -- The parting genius / Helen Oale Crew -- Habakkuk / Katharine Fullerton Gerould -- The judgment of Vulcan / Lee Foster Hartman -- The stick-in-the-muds / Rupert Hughes -- His job / Grace Sartwell Mason -- The rending / James Oppenheim -- The dummy-chucker / Arthur Somers Roche -- Butterflies / Rose Sidney -- The rotter / Fleta Campbel Springer -- Out of exile / Wilbur Daniel Steele -- The three telegrams / Ethel Storm -- The Roman bath / John T. Wheelwright -- Amazement / Stephen French Whitman -- Sheener / Ben Ames Williams -- Turkey red / Frances Gilchrist Wood.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Jane Hyland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Best Short Stories of 1920" edited by Edward J. O'Brien is a collection of short stories that reflects the literary landscape of the early 20th century. This compilation includes diverse narratives that capture the essence of human experience and societal changes, making it a rich resource for readers interested in American fiction during this period. Among the featured stories are works by notable authors such as Sherwood Anderson and Edwina Stanton Babcock, showcasing a variety of themes and writing styles. At the start of this anthology, the introduction conveys the editor's exploration into the American short story genre, discussing its evolution and the challenges faced by writers amid commercial pressures. O'Brien emphasizes the significance of sincerity and emotional depth in storytelling, setting the tone for the narratives to follow. The opening story, "The Other Woman" by Sherwood Anderson, introduces a protagonist who grapples with conflicting feelings of love and desire just before his wedding, highlighting the complexities of human relationships. This intricate exploration of emotions is indicative of the themes that will permeate the collection, ensuring readers engage with thoughtful and evocative tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22091 |
| Release Date |
Jul 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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