The best British short stories of 1922 by John Cournos et al.
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"The Best British Short Stories of 1922" by John Cournos et al. is a collection of short stories edited within the early 20th century. The compilation showcases the finest narratives published in British and Irish periodicals during a specific timeframe, preserving notable contributions to the art of the short story from that era. The collection includes a variety of tales that span different themes and styles, reflecting the social and cultural dynamics
of the time. The opening of the book presents an introduction by John Cournos, which reveals the thought process behind curating the anthology. He discusses the evolution of the short story form and the challenges it faces in modern literature. He notes that many contemporary narratives often lack sufficient substance and form, and emphasizes the importance of both elements in crafting a compelling story. The introduction sets a contemplative tone as Cournos invites readers to reflect on the nature of storytelling, which continues into the subsequent selections of stories featured in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Cournos, John, 1881-1966 |
|---|---|
| Editor | O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1890-1941 |
| Contributor | Aumonier, Stacy, 1887-1928 |
| Contributor | Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947 |
| Contributor | Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951 |
| Contributor | Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958 |
| Contributor | Caine, William, 1873-1925 |
| Contributor | Coppard, A. E. (Alfred Edgar), 1878-1957 |
| Contributor | Crompton, Richmal, 1890-1969 |
| Contributor | De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956 |
| Contributor | Easton, Dorothy, 1889- |
| Contributor | Edginton, May, 1883-1957 |
| Contributor | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
| Contributor | Graham, Alan |
| Contributor | Horn, Holloway, 1886- |
| Contributor | Kenney, Rowland |
| Contributor | Langbridge, Rosamond, 1880-1964 |
| Contributor | Malet, Lucas, 1852-1931 |
| Contributor | Mordaunt, Elinor, 1877?-1942 |
| Contributor | Moult, Thomas, 1893-1974 |
| Contributor | Pemberton, Max, 1863-1950 |
| Contributor | Pertwee, Roland, 1885-1963 |
| Contributor | Sinclair, May, 1863-1946 |
| Contributor | Stern, G. B. (Gladys Bronwyn), 1890-1973 |
| Contributor | Truscott, L. Parry |
| Contributor | Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941 |
| Title | The best British short stories of 1922 |
| Note | See also abridged version PG#22319 pub. in Boston |
| Contents | Where was Wych Street? -- The looking-glass -- The olive -- Once a hero -- "The pensioner" -- Broadsheet ballad -- The Christmas present -- Seaton's aunt -- The reaper -- The song -- A hedonist -- The Bat and Belfry Inn -- The lie -- A girl in it -- The backstairs of the mind -- The birth of a masterpiece -- "Genius" -- The devil to pay -- Empty arms -- Lena Wrace -- The dice thrower -- The stranger woman -- The woman who sat still -- Major Wilbraham. |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Stan Goodman, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9363 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09363-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1916 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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