Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 by William Patten
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"Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2" by William Patten is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features a variety of narratives from notable American authors, showcasing themes of life, identity, love, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of America’s rich cultural tapestry. The opening of the anthology introduces one of its featured stories, "The Brigade Commander" by J.W. De Forest, which is
set during the Civil War. The narrative follows Colonel Waldron, a complex figure admired for his military prowess but steeped in personal turmoil, as he prepares for battle with his regiment. Meanwhile, intimate tensions build between Waldron and Captain Fitz Hugh, who share a complicated past involving love and betrayal, setting up a high-stakes scenario filled with impending conflict, not just on the battlefield but also in their intertwined personal lives. The stage is set for a vivid exploration of camaraderie, duty, and the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in war, which resonates throughout De Forest's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Patten, William, 1868-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 |
| Original Publication | P. F. Collier & Son, 1905 |
| Contents | The Brigade Commander, by J. W. Deforest -- Who Was She?, by Bayard Taylor -- Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski, by Thomas Bailey Aldrich -- Brother Sebastian's Friendship, by Harold Frederic -- A Good-For-Nothing, by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen -- The Idyl Of Red Gulch, by Bret Harte -- Crutch, The Page, by George Alfred Townsend ("Gath") -- In Each Other's Shoes, by George Parsons Lathrop -- The Denver Express, by A. A. Hayes -- Jaune D'antimoine, by Thomas Allibone Janvier -- Ole 'Stracted, by Thomas Nelson Page -- Our Consul At Carlsruhe, by F. J. Stimson ("J. S. Of Dale"). |
| Credits | Produced by Michael Gray |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16556 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16556-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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