V. S. Pritchett was a writer celebrated for his short stories, including "Stories from the New Yorker, 1950-1960." He also wrote memoirs like "Coming to London" and edited "The Oxford book of short stories." His work often brought a sharp comedic eye to life, as seen in "The key to my heart.
The Oxford book of short stories
The Oxford book of short stories
Synopsis
This anthology gathers a diverse selection of classic short stories from renowned authors such as Sir Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. It offers a journey through the rich traditions of English and American short fiction, exploring various aspects of social life and customs. Readers will encounter a range of narrative styles and thematic explorations from different literary periods.
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Sir Walter ScottCameo
Nathaniel HawthorneCameo
Edgar Allan PoeCameo
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Edition
The Oxford book of short storiesPaperback, 1981
547 pages
Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780192141163
