This is an anthology of short stories selected by Edward J. O'Brien and Martha Foley, two influential American literary critics and editors of the mid-20th century. The collection includes works by such authors as Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Katherine Anne Porter, and provides a snapshot of the state of American fiction in the years preceding and following World War II.
Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien's anthology of modern English stories brings together a diverse range of works from some of the greatest writers of the 20th century. From Virginia Woolf to E.M. Forster, this collection offers a fascinating overview of the evolution of the short story during this period. A must-read for lovers of literature and fiction.
This collection of essays by Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of the enigmatic poet Francis Thompson, as well as other notable writers of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. O'Brien's insightful and engaging prose sheds new light on these literary figures and their contributions to English literature.