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Short Stories of America

Short Stories of America

ClassicsShort Stories
Pages
364
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

The luck of Roaring Camp / Bret Harte Taking the blue ribbon at the county fair / Mary N. Murfree Ben and Judas / Maurice Thompson Among the corn-rows / Hamlin Garland Ellie's furnishing / Helen R. Martin The arrival of a true southern lady / Francis Hopkinson Smith On the Walpole road / Mary Wilkins Freeman At the 'Cadian ball / Kate Chopin The pearls of Loreto / Gertrude Atherton The windigo / Mary Hartwell Catherwood The girl at Duke's / James Weber Linn Love of life / Jack London By the rod of his wrath / William Allen White The making of a New Yorker / O. Henry A municipal report / O. Henry A local colorist / Annie Trumbull Slosson.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingNostalgic

Genres

Classics Short Stories

Authors

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Bret Harte

Bret Harte is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. His work focuses on American literature, offering readers a look into classic themes and voices.

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Hamlin Garland

Hamlin Garland was a writer known for his stories about rural life and the American West. His collection, Great American Short Stories, showcases his talent for capturing the spirit of the time. He's a great choice if you enjoy realistic fiction.

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Mary Noailles Murfree

author of Appalachian Fiction, who wrote under the pseudonym Charles Egbert Craddock

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Maurice Thompson

Maurice Thompson is the author behind the collection Short Stories of America. He's known for his straightforward approach to storytelling, offering readers a clear look at American life.

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Robert L. Ramsay

Robert L. Ramsay wrote "Short Stories of America," a collection that explores American life. His work is a good choice for readers who enjoy well-crafted short fiction.