| Editor |
Patten, William, 1868-1936 |
| Title |
International Short Stories: American
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The prophetic pictures / N. Hawthorne -- The legend of Sleepy Hollow / W. Irving -- The gold-bug / E.A. Poe -- Corporal Flint's murder / J.F. Cooper -- Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy / B. Harte -- The notary of Perigueux / H.W. Longfellow -- The widow's cruise / F.R. Stockton -- The count and the wedding guest / O. Henry -- Miss Tooker's wedding gift / J.K. Bangs -- The fable of the two mandolin players and the willing performer / G. Ade -- The fable of the preacher who flew his kite, but not because he wished to do so / G. Ade -- The shadows on the wall / M.E.W. Freeman -- Major Perdue's bargain / J.C. Harris -- A Kentucky Cinderella / F.H. Smith -- By the waters of Paradise / F.M. Crawford -- A memorable night / A.K. Green -- The man from Red Dog / A.H. Lewis -- Jean Michaud's little ship / C.G.D. Roberts -- Those old lunes! / W.G. Simms -- The chiropodist / B. Taylor -- "Mr. Dooley on corporal punishment" / F.P. Dunne -- Over a wood fire / D.G. Mitchell.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"International Short Stories: American" by William Patten is a collection of notable short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features well-known works from prominent American authors, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving, highlighting the depth and variety of American literature. The intent of the book seems to be to celebrate and showcase a selection of exemplary narratives that reflect the American experience and its cultural influences. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the first story, "The Prophetic Pictures" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this tale, we meet Walter Ludlow and his fiancée, Elinor, who are intrigued by a talented painter with the uncanny ability to capture not just the physical likeness but also the inner essence of his subjects in his portraits. As they prepare to have their portraits painted, an unsettling air surrounds them, hinting at a deeper connection between the paintings and their fates. The story sets the stage for themes of destiny, identity, and the profound impact of art on life, creating a compelling atmosphere of both anticipation and foreboding. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32845 |
| Release Date |
Jun 16, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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