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The Oxford book of short stories

The Oxford book of short stories

ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
547
Published
1981
Language
English

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.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveIntellectualAtmospheric
Multiple POVs

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction Short Stories

About the author

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V. S. Pritchett

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.

Characters

Sir Walter ScottCameo
Nathaniel HawthorneCameo
Edgar Allan PoeCameo
All characters in The Oxford book of short stories