Hensher, Philip
The Penguin Book of the British Short Story: 1: From Daniel Defoe to John Buchan - The Penguin Book of the British Short Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396002
- author:
- Hensher, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classic fiction, Poetry, Drama & Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin Book of the British Short Story is a bold anthology that celebrates the full diversity and energy of its writers, subjects, and tones. From its origins with Defoe, Swift, and Fielding, to the 'golden age' of the fin de siècle and Edwardian period, this collection brings together some of the most famous authors alongside lesser-known stories never republished since their first appearance in magazines and periodicals.
These stories are by turns topical and playful, ghostly and theatrical, rumbustious and sublime, offering a unique insight into the British short story tradition. Edited with an introduction by Philip Hensher, this anthology is a must-have for anyone interested in the subject.
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