American Short Stories – Best Books Boxed Set
Enriched edition. 50+ Classics of American LiteratureBy Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, William Dean Howells, Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, Theodore Dreiser, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway, Charles W. Chesnutt, H. P. Lovecraft, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Mary Wilkins Freeman
Length62h 24m
About this audiobook
The 'American Short Stories 'Äì Best Books Boxed Set' invites readers into a rich tapestry of literary exploration spanning stark realism to gothic flair, offering an extensive view of American storytelling. The anthology showcases the evolution of American literature through tales that navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and innovation set against the backdrop of a transforming nation. With a diverse range of narratives, each piece pulsates with its unique rhythm, from spine-tingling suspense to heartwarming reflections. Some stories shine with profound imaginings that transcend time, delivering a compendium of beguiling and thought-provoking works that continue to resonate deeply with modern audiences. Curated with scholarly insight, this boxed set features literary giants whose backgrounds are as compelling as their narratives. From the brooding gothic melancholy of Poe to the vivid naturalism of Crane, the collection aligns with literary movements that have shaped and defined American literature. These authors, each a tour de force in their own right, illuminate varied American experiences, weaving in their personal histories and cultural contexts. Through their collective narratives, readers gain an enriched understanding of nationalism, individualism, and the human condition from perspectives that traverse the breadth of American life. For lovers of literature, this anthology presents a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the panoramic landscape of American letters. With its diverse stylings and thematic richness, readers are encouraged to explore these stories, not only for their entertainment value but also for their historical and cultural insights. 'American Short Stories 'Äì Best Books Boxed Set' serves as a dialogue across time, drawing readers into a conversation of national consciousness while highlighting the timeless diversity of thought and imagination in American fiction.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length62 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
91XX
2Introduction
92XXI
3Historical Context
93XXII
4Synopsis (Selection)
94XXIII
5The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (Mark Twain)
95XXIV
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6The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (Mark Twain)
96Daisy Miller – A Study (Henry James) (pt. 1)
7To Build a Fire (Jack London)
97Daisy Miller – A Study (Henry James) (pt. 2)
8A Piece of Steak (Jack London)
98Bartleby the Scrivener (Herman Melville)
9An Odyssey of the North (Jack London)
99Benito Cereno (Herman Melville) (pt. 1)
10I
100Benito Cereno (Herman Melville) (pt. 2)
11II
101Desiree’s Baby (Kate Chopin)
12III
102I
13The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)
103II
14The Ransom of Red Chief (O. Henry)
104III
15The Cop and the Anthem (O. Henry)
105IV
16A Retrieved Reformation (O. Henry)
106V
17The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe)
107VI
18The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe)
108VII
19The Pit and the Pendulum (Edgar Allan Poe)
109The Luck of Roaring Camp (Bret Harte)
20The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Edgar Allan Poe)
110A White Heron (Sarah Orne Jewett)
21The Black Cat (Edgar Allan Poe)
111The Revolt of ‘Mother’ (Mary Wilkins Freeman)
22The Birthmark (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
112The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
23Rappacini’s Daughter (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
113Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)
24Rip Van Winkle (Washington Irving)
114Introduction
25The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Washington Irving)
115Prologue
26The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft)
116I
27I.The Horror in Clay
117II
28II. The Tale of Inspector Legrasse
118III
29III. The Madness from the Sea
119IV
30Chapter I
120V
31Chapter II
121VI
32Chapter III
122VII
33Chapter IV
123VIII
34Chapter V
124IX
35Chapter VI
125Paul’s Case (Willa Cather)
36Chapter VII
126Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
37Chapter VIII
127Chapter II. Byplay
38Chapter IX
128Chapter III. Who Was It?
39Chapter X
129Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
40Chapter XI
130Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
41Chapter XII
131Chapter VI. Miracles
42The Shadow over Innsmouth (H. P. Lovecraft)
132Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
43I
133Chapter VIII. Jasper
44II
134The Wife of His Youth (Charles W. Chesnutt)
45III
135I
46IV
136II
47V
137III
48An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce)
138Barn Burning (William Faulkner)
49I
139The Lost Phoebe (Theodore Dreiser)
50II
140Indian Camp (Ernest Hemingway)
51III
141Soldier's Home (Ernest Hemingway)
52Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce)
142Big Two-Hearted River (Ernest Hemingway)
53I
143The Willow Walk (Sinclair Lewis)
54II
144I
55III
145II
56IV
146III
57V
147IV
58VI
148V
59VII
149I. AFTER A SHADOW.
60VIII
150II. IN THE WAY OF TEMPTATION.
61IX
151III. ANDY LOVELL.
62X
152IV. A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
63XI
153V. WHAT CAN I DO?
64Bernice Bobs Her Hair (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
154VI. ON GUARD.
65I
155VII. A VISIT WITH THE DOCTOR.
66II
156VIII. HADN'T TIME FOR TROUBLE.
67III
157IX. A GOOD NAME.
68IV
158X. LITTLE LIZZIE.
69V
159XI. ALICE AND THE PIGEON.
70VI
160XII. DRESSED FOR A PARTY.
71Prologue
161XIII. COFFEE vs. BRANDY.
72I
162XIV. AMY'S QUESTION.
73II
163XV. AN ANGEL IN DISGUISE.
74III
164XVI. WHICH WAS MOST THE LADY?
75IV
165XVII. OTHER PEOPLE'S EYES.
76V
166A Dark-Brown Dog (Stephen Crane)
77VI
167The Story of an Hour (Kate Chopin)
78VII
168On the Gull's Road (Willa Cather)
79VIII
169I
80IX
170II
81X
171III
82XI
172IV
83XII
173Scarlet Stockings (Louisa May Alcott)
84XIII
174Chapter I. HOW THEY WALKED INTO LENNOX'S LIFE
85XIV
175Chapter II. WHERE THEY LED HIM.
86XV
176Chapter III. WHAT BECAME OF THEM.
87XVI
177Memorable Quotes
88XVII
178Analysis
89XVIII
179Reflection
90XIX
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