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Available
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Publication
Penguin (1967), Edition: New Impression, 1971 329 pages
Description
The Golden Age of the English short story lies from its first wide acceptance in the middle of the nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth, a period when there were a great many outlets in Britain for shorter fictions. The Penguin Book of English Short Storiescelebrates this period through some of the most widely known writers of the time. Though many of the chosen authors are more generally known for their novels, here they provide some perfect examples of much shorter work. Each of these concise, evocative, subtle and satisfying stories is a little jewel, providing a small window into another world.
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LibraryThing member seldombites
Some of these stories were a bit obtuse for my liking, but others were more enjoyable. The Signalman was quite creepy, as was The Withered Arm. I particularly enjoyed The Voyage and The Country of the Blind. I probably wouldn't recommend this book for people who aren't used to short stories, as
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some of stories are quite heavy reading. However, if you are a fan of the short story genre, this book is worth reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member mumoftheanimals
A great selection of authors but all the endings were consistently miserable.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
329 p.; 5.08 inches
ISBN
0140026177 / 9780140026177
Other editions
The Penguin Book of English Short Stories: No.1 (Paperback)