English Short Stories 1800-1900
This collection of English short stories takes us from the sprightly satirical humour of Dickens to the chilling supernatural world evoked by Elizabeth Gaskell. Some of the greatest story-tellers of the Victorian age are featured here, ranging from the rural enigma of Hardy's THE WITHERED ARM to the maritime mystery of Conrad's THE SECRET SHARER, and covering a huge breadth of wit, pathos and humour.
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About the Author:
Authors are Wilkie Collins - MISS MORRIS AND THE STRANGER, Joseph Conrad - THE SECRET SHARER, Charles Dickens - THE BLOOMSBURY CHRISTENING and SENTIMENT, Elizabeth Gaskell - THE OLD NURSE'S STORY, Thomas Hardy - THE WITHERED ARM, Rudyard Kipling - THE BRIDGE-BUILDERS and Arthur Morrison - BEHIND THE SHADE.
Synopsis:
A collection of English short stories taken from the Victorian age. Authors featured include Wilkie Collins, Joseph Conrad, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, Thomas Hardy and Rudyard Kipling.
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- PublisherPenguin Classics
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0140865047
- ISBN 13 9780140865042
- BindingAudio Cassette
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