THE BOOK OF THE SHORT STORY

by ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 20, 1948

This is a revised edition of a standard collection, made some 50 years ago, now brought up to date with the inclusion of nine additional stories representing the 19th and 20th centuries. Dr. Canby's introduction, too, has been expanded to represent historically, the major trends and outstanding figures in the short story field at its peak. There are 27 stories in the collection, ranging from an Egyptian story of about 2500 B.C. to stories of Katherine Mansfield, Sherwood Anderson, Ring Lardner, H S.V. Benet, Joyce.

Pub Date: Aug. 20, 1948

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Appleton-Century

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1948

Categories: FICTION