A House Party: An Account Of The Stories Told At A Gathering Of Famous American Authors

By Sarah Orne Jewett, George Washington Cable, Frank R. Stockton, et al.

Book Overview

""A House Party: An Account Of The Stories Told At A Gathering Of Famous American Authors"" is a collection of short stories and anecdotes shared by well-known American writers who gathered together for a weekend party. Written by Owen Wister, the author of the classic Western novel ""The Virginian"", this book provides a glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of the most prominent writers of the early 20th century. The stories are humorous, insightful, and reveal the wit and intelligence of these literary giants. The book includes contributions from luminaries such as Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, and Theodore Roosevelt, among others. It is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in American literature and the lives of its most celebrated authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163721425
• ISBN13: 9781163721421
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"