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The Oxford Book of Adventure Stories assembles 23 short stories that trace the path of adventure literature from the zenith of the British Empire to the present fragmented world. The collection presents classic narratives by authors such as Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, John Buchan, and Zane Grey, alongside modern pieces that interrogate the adventure genre, including works by Paul Bowles, Tim O'Brien, and Margaret Atwood. Settings range from desert islands and the Java Sea to war‑torn Europe, deep Africa, India, and the Canadian wastes, offering readers a panoramic view of protagonists facing the unknown, natural forces, and human treachery while confronting moral complexity and literary sophistication.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Joseph Bristow
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