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Best Short Stories

Best Short Stories

Thomas L. Masson / Thomas LMasson

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354843778
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A sparkling doorway back to turn of the century America, where wit and character collide in every small town and every social exchange. A small but mighty collection that feels like a friend you’ve known for ages, inviting you to see the world through sharper eyes and a softer smile.Thomas L. Masson’s best short stories offer a cohesive American short story collection that blends humour with keen observations of manners and deception. You’ll meet the everyday quirks and ironies of small-town life, relish tales that echo Mark Twain-like humour and Bret Hart style storytelling, and discover writing that rewards both casual readers and serious students of literature. The form is brisk, the themes timeless, and the voice is unmistakably late Victorian, yet alive with turn of the century energy.This edition marks a notable moment in literary history. Out of print for decades, it returns through Alpha Editions with careful restoration for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, inviting a new cohort of readers to savour classic short stories that illuminate character, society, and the quiet drama of everyday life. A valuable study for literature students and a rewarding read for classic literature fans alike, this volume honours a tradition while remaining strikingly modern in its warmth and irony.

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