The Great Modern English Stories: An Anthology

By Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien

Book Overview

The Great Modern English Stories: An Anthology is a collection of short stories compiled by Edward J. O�������Brien. The anthology features some of the best modern English stories written by famous authors such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, and others. The book includes a total of 23 stories, each selected for its literary merit and relevance to the modern English canon.The stories in the anthology cover a wide range of themes and styles, from the psychological explorations of Joyce's ""The Dead"" to the social commentary of Woolf's ""The Mark on the Wall."" The collection also includes stories that deal with issues of identity, sexuality, and the human condition, such as Lawrence's ""The Rocking-Horse Winner"" and Katherine Mansfield's ""The Garden Party.""The Great Modern English Stories: An Anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in modern English literature. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the best short stories in the English language, showcasing the diversity and richness of the modern English literary tradition. The book is suitable for both casual readers and students of literature, as it includes an introduction by the editor and notes on each story to help readers understand the context and significance of the works.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: 1432526529
• ISBN13: 9781432526528
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"