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Great American Short Stories

Name: Great American Short Stories
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780486114675

by Paul Negri, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Willa Cather, Herman Melville, Jack London, Henry James, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Sherwood Anderson, Theodore Dreiser, Bret Harte, Charles Waddell Chesnutt, Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Ages 14–18young-adultmature-themesamerican identity morality human nature social commentary loss and consequence adventure

Firefly & Fern Summary

This timeless collection brings together masterpieces from America's greatest short story writers, including Hawthorne, Poe, Twain, and Hemingway. Young readers will discover compelling tales that explore human nature, moral dilemmas, and the American experience through beautifully crafted narratives that have captivated audiences for generations. These stories offer windows into different eras and perspectives, perfect for building critical thinking and a deeper appreciation for literary excellence.

Publisher

Dover Publications, Incorporated

Pages

248

ISBN

9780486114675

Published

2002-01-01

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Great American Short Stories by Paul Negri, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Willa Cather, Herman Melville, Jack London, Henry James, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Sherwood Anderson, Theodore Dreiser, Bret Harte, Charles Waddell Chesnutt, Charlotte Perkins Gilman | Firefly & Fern