Short stories for students. Volume 33 [electronic resource] : presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied short stories / Sara Constantakis, project editor ; foreword by Thomas E. Barden

Published:: Detroit, Mich. : Gale, [2011]
Copyright Date:: ©2011
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (xix, 321 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators:: Constantakis, Sara

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Series:

Gale virtual reference library

Contents:

The bet / Anthon Chekhov -- Broken Chain / Gary Soto -- The Californian's tale / Mark Twain -- A country doctor / Franz Kafka -- The distant past / William Trevor -- Father and I / Pär Lagerkvist -- The good deed / Pearl S. Buck -- The lovers / Bessie Head -- The machine that won the war / Isaac Asimov -- The Norwegian rat / Naguib Mahfouz -- Sonta for harp and bicycle / Joan Aiken -- War / Luigi Pirandello -- A way of talking / Patricia Grace -- Yours / Mary Robison.

Summary:

Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the story's cultural and historical significance.

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ISBN:

9781414474595 (electronic book)
1414474598 (electronic book)

Note:

"ISSN 1092-7735."
Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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