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From the Cradle to the Grave: Short Stories - Softcover

 
9780194226929: From the Cradle to the Grave: Short Stories

Synopsis

These stories explore the trials of life from youth to old age: the idealism of young people, the stresses of marriage, the anxieties of parenthood, and the loneliness and fears of older people. The wide variety of writing styles includes black humour, satire, and compassionate and realistic observation of the follies and foibles of humankind.

This collection contains stories by Evelyn Waugh, Roald Dahl, Somerset Maugham, Saki, Frank Sargeson, Raymond Carver, H.E. Bates, and Susan Hill.

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Synopsis

This reader is aimed at students with an advanced knowledge of the English language. It is a collection exploring the trials of life from youth to old age, featuring stories by Evelyn Waugh, Saki, Roald Dahl, Susan Hill, Raymond Carver and Frank Sargeson.

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