2024 the best classic novels review
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"This is a wonderful collection of authors from America and around the world. Centuries are covered, making this a great resource for English teachers and any lover of literature." — Life Community Church
This treasury of one hundred tales offers students and other readers of short fiction a splendid selection of stories by masters of the form. Contributors from around the world include Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, Saki, Luigi Pirandello, Kate Chopin, and Ring Lardner.
The stories, which are arranged chronologically, begin with tales by Daniel Defoe ("The Apparition of Mrs. Veal," 1705), Benjamin Franklin ("Alice Addertongue," 1732), and Washington Irving ("The Devil and Tom Walker," 1824). Highlights from the nineteenth century include Ivan Turgenev's "The District Doctor" (1852), Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron" (1886), Thomas Hardy's "Squire Petrick's Lady" (1891), and Rudyard Kipling's "Wee Willie Winkie" (1899). From the twentieth century come James Joyce's "Araby" (1914), Franz Kafka's "The Judgment" (1916), Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall" (1921), "The Broken Boot" (1923) by John Galsworthy, and many others.
"A fabulous collections of stories sure to please any reader! The chronological layout is perfect for those looking to explore the development of stories over time and their relation to society." — Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library
From the brand
Debuting in 1990, the Thrift Editions library of classic literature is a top choice for teachers, students, librarians, and recreational readers around the world. Dover’s longstanding mission of exceptional value has consistently offered excellence in classic fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry.
Dover Thrift Editions are low priced, compact (5"x8"), complete and unabridged.
Are there any collections of stories or poetry in the Dover Thrift Editions?
In addition to single title books, Dover offers books of anthologies in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Check out our Thrift Editions of short stories, literary collections, poetry, gothic and horror, SciFi/Fantasy, crime/mystery/thrillers and more. Happy Reading!
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All are available in an easy to carry paperback version and most titles are available for the Kindle e-reader.
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Philosophy
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Publisher : Dover Publications (March 18, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 768 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486790215
ISBN-13 : 978-0486790213
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 2.25 x 9.5 inches
Reviewer: David Cory
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A tremendous collection of great short stories
Review: A great collection. Highly recommend it. The Dover Thrift Editions book is very inexpensive, especially considering it contains 100 classic stories spanning over three centuries! Thank you.
Reviewer: Mary Poppins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lots of great short classics
Review: Iâm not a loooooongggggg novel reader and quite frankly bore easily. Iâd have larger print but itâs all good and I look forward to reading these and some new ones to boot!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Old Stories!
Review: Classic stories - always just wonderful!!
Reviewer: Johnny Bluerose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short stories got to love them
Review: I really enjoyed American short stories so this was a perfect book for me to buy a short story author does not waste a lot of time and space giving you my new details you don't need very interesting and enjoyable book anybody that loves American authors will enjoy this book this seller is also a good seller I really enjoyed your customer service and the book arrived on time and in perfect condition
Reviewer: Lisa J Cano
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not what I thought
Review: Itâs written in a very formal almost olde English language. Wanted something more story and easy to read
Reviewer: Great Scott
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very diverse set of stories by many different authors!
Review: All stories are exciting classics!
Reviewer: stuken
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Collection
Review: My preferred form is the short story. Great stories by great writers.
Reviewer: Lori George Alexander
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: late but great
Review: I normally put top scores for books like this one which has many authors and titles; however, I dropped one star because it took so long to get here. I love Dover published books.
Reviewer: Sam
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Very boring stories.. only a few worth reading.. archaic language
Reviewer: Michael Forester
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Again, as every editio I've read so far buy Dover Thrift, is worth every dime. Keep up the great work.
Reviewer: Purdie
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Boring, boring. I skipped so many of the short stories.
Customers say
Customers find the book full of great stories, with a good mix of American and foreign ones. They describe it as a good read and easy to read. Readers also mention it's a great collection for a road trip.
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