Fiction: A Pocket Anthology

By R.S. Gwynn

Book Overview

A perfect alternative to massive fiction anthologies, this brief, affordable collection of 44 short stories from the past three centuries provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the study of fiction. KEY TOPICS: Chronologically organized, the anthology includes classic tales from 19 th century authors like Hawthorne, Poe, Jewett, and de Maupassant; 20 th century gems by Hawthorne, Irving, Poe, Cather, Hurston, Faulkner, O'Connor, and Richard Wright, among others; and admired stories from contemporary authors like Alice Walker, Jamaica Kincaid, Sherman Alexie, and Jhumpa Lahiri-reflecting a diverse range of writers and styles. MARKET: For anyone that enjoys classic to contemporary fiction at an affordable price.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 013405329X
• ISBN13: 9780134053295
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.4"