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Don’t miss this chance to own—in one beautifully designed volume—some of the finest and most enjoyable stories in American literature. Selected by Leslie M. Pockell, these tales are part of the fabric of our culture, and the range is impressive. In addition to celebrated classics like “The Story of Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson and “The Purloined Letter” by Edgar Allan Poe, you’ll also find more eclectic—but no less worthy—tales like Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” and H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Call of Cthulhu.”
Illustrating the varied richness of our national literature, 21 Essential American Short Stories is a reader’s delight. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who likes a good story.
Softcover : 320 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, LLC ( February 15, 2011 )
Item #: 13-342994
ISBN: 9781617931413
Product Dimensions: 6.125 x 9.25 x 0.8inches
Product Weight: 13.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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