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The Penguin Book of the British Short Story: 1

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An extraordinarily ambitious, surprising and enjoyable book, the first of two volumes, celebrating the British short story This is the first anthology capacious enough to celebrate the full diversity and energy of its writers, subjects and tones. The most famous authors are here, and many others, including some magnificent stories never republished since their first appearance in magazines and periodicals. The Penguin Book of the British Short Story has a permanent authority, and will be reached for year in and year out.This volume takes the story from its origins with Defoe, Swift and Fielding to the 'golden age' of the fin de si cle and Edwardian period.

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Philip Hensher is the editor of The Penguin Book of the British Short Story (two volumes) and of The Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story. His most recent novel is A Small Revolution in Germany.
Release date Australia
September 29th, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
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  • Edited by Philip Hensher
Pages
768
Dimensions
129x198x32
ISBN-13
9780141396002
Product ID
24949911

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