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In this collection, C. Alphonso Smith brings together some of the best examples of American short stories. From classic authors like Nathaniel Hawthorne to some lesser-known ones, the book covers a variety of genres and styles. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring... Read Full Overview

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The American Short Story by C. Alphonso Smith is a comprehensive collection of short stories written by American authors, showcasing the evolution of the genre from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of themes and styles, including realism,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""The American Short Story"" by C. Alphonso Smith is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the short story in America. The book covers the major writers and movements that have shaped the genre, from Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe to Ernest Hemingway... Read Full Overview