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The Shape of Fiction. Stories for Comparaison presents a varied selection of short works by renowned authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, and many others. The collection includes pieces that explore identity, mortality, social critique and the human condition, providing educators and students with a versatile resource for literary analysis. Each story showcases the unique style of its author, enabling comparative insights into narrative technique, character development, and thematic depth.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Alan Casty
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