Books like Twice-Told Tales by Gerard A. Barker
Twice-Told Tales presents an eclectic collection of short stories written by renowned authors such as Gerard A. Barker, Nathaniel Hawthorne, D.H. Lawrence, Frank O'Connor, Flannery O'Connor, and many others. The anthology covers a wide range of subjects, including the American Civil War, race relations, Puritans, Satanism, and African American experiences. Themes of motherhood, marriage, and aristocracy are explored alongside philosophical questions of faith and identity, providing readers with nuanced perspectives across time and culture.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Gerard A. Barker
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