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International Short Stories: American
A Tapestry of American Voices: Diverse Short Stories from Various AuthorsBy Various
Length10h 1m
About this audiobook
"International Short Stories: American" presents a compelling anthology that captures the diverse tapestry of American voices through the lens of short fiction. This collection brings together various writers who explore themes central to the American experience'Äîidentity, culture, ambition, and the complexity of social dynamics. Stylistically, the book features a range of narrative techniques, from realist portrayals to magical realism, thus reflecting the rich literary context in which these authors operate. The juxtaposition of different backgrounds and perspectives highlights how American culture is a mosaic of stories that resonate with universal truths yet remain rooted in specific locales. The contributors to this anthology are a broad assembly of authors, showcasing both established and emerging talent in American literature. The selection emphasizes the multicultural fabric of the country, including voices from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have historically been underrepresented. Their unique insights and life experiences inform their narratives, allowing for a profound exploration of what it means to be American in contemporary society. Readers seeking a deeper engagement with the complexities of identity and culture in America will find "International Short Stories: American" an enlightening read. This anthology not only celebrates the art of short storytelling but also encourages readers to reflect on their own narratives within the wider American context, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length10 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1EDITED BY WILLIAM PATTEN A NEW COLLECTION OF FAMOUS EXAMPLES FROM THE LITERATURES OF ENGLAND, FRANCE AND AMERICA
24A KENTUCKY CINDERELLA
2AMERICAN: P F COLLIER & SON NEW YORK
25I
3AMERICAN STORIES
26II
4THE PROPHETIC PICTURES[1]
27III
5THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
28A MEMORABLE NIGHT
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6(FOUND AMONG THE PAPERS OF THE LATE DIEDRICH KNICKERBOCKER)
29CHAPTER I
7POSTSCRIPT
30CHAPTER II
8FOUND IN THE HANDWRITING OF MR. KNICKERBOCKER
31CHAPTER III
9THE GOLD-BUG
32THE MAN FROM RED DOG
10CORPORAL FLINT'S MURDER
33JEAN MICHAUD'S LITTLE SHIP
11UNCLE JIM AND UNCLE BILLY
34THOSE OLD LUNES! OR, WHICH IS THE MADMAN?
12THE NOTARY OF PERIGUEUX
35CHAPTER I
13THE WIDOW'S CRUISE
36CHAPTER II
14THE COUNT AND THE WEDDING GUEST
37CHAPTER III
15MISS TOOKER'S WEDDING GIFT
38CHAPTER IV
16I
39CHAPTER V
17II
40CHAPTER VI
18III
41THE CHIROPODIST
19IV
42PROFESSOR HURLBUT, Chiropodist To her Majesty Queen Victoria, and the Nobility of Great Britain.
20THE FABLE OF THE TWO MANDOLIN PLAYERS AND THE WILLING PERFORMER
43PROFESSOR HURLBUT, Chiropodist To her Majesty Queen Victoria, and the Nobility of Great Britain.
21THE FABLE OF THE PREACHER WHO FLEW HIS KITE, BUT NOT BECAUSE HE WISHED TO DO SO
44"MR. DOOLEY ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT"
22THE SHADOWS ON THE WALL
45OVER A WOOD FIRE: DONALD G. MITCHELL
23MAJOR PERDUE'S BARGAIN
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