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Curated by James Cochrane, this Penguin anthology compiles a diverse collection of American short stories that showcase the breadth of U.S. literary tradition. Featuring works by Hawthorne, Poe, Twain, Melville, Frost, and contemporary luminaries such as Hemingway, Faulkner, and Cather, the volume spans themes of horror, psychology, morality, and everyday life. The essays and stories presented offer readers a panoramic view of American narrative art, from early 19th-century folktales to 20th-century realist prose.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Cochrane, James.
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