O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 By: Various
The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 is a collection of carefully selected short stories that showcase a remarkable range of creativity and talent. Compiled by an array of various authors, each piece is captivating, thought-provoking, and beautifully crafted. One of the standout aspects of this anthology is its diverse and eclectic selection of stories. Each author brings their own unique voice and style to the table, making for a rich and engaging reading experience. From tales of love and loss to stories exploring complex human emotions, the themes covered are wide-ranging and deeply resonant. The anthology opens with a story that immediately captures the reader's attention, setting the tone for the rest of the book. With every turn of the page, one is transported to different worlds and immersed in the lives of intriguing characters. The authors effortlessly create vivid and realistic settings, making it easy to become fully absorbed in each narrative. What truly sets this collection apart is the quality of the writing. The prose is elegant, evocative, and often profound. The authors demonstrate an impressive ability to convey complex emotions and ideas with clarity and precision, making even the shortest stories feel complete and impactful. Each sentence is meticulously crafted, showcasing the authors' mastery of their craft. Furthermore, the characters in these stories are incredibly well-developed, even within the constraints of the short story format. They are relatable, flawed, and multi-dimensional, drawing the reader into their lives and making them invest emotionally in their journeys. It is a testament to the authors' skill that such depth can be achieved in a limited number of pages. The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 succeeds in presenting a diverse array of outstanding works of literature. It is a collection that will leave readers both satisfied and hungry for more, demonstrating the power and versatility of the short story genre. This anthology is a must-read for anyone who appreciates masterful storytelling and wants to discover new voices in the world of literature. First Page: STORIES OF 1920 E text prepared by Stan Goodman O. HENRY MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE STORIES 1920 Chosen by the Society of Arts and Sciences With an Introduction by Blanche Colton Williams Author of "A Handbook on Story Writing," "Our Short Story Writers," Etc. Associate Professor of English, Hunter College of the City of New York. Instructor in Story Writing, Columbia University (Extension Teaching and Summer Session). CONTENTS EACH IN HIS GENERATION. By Maxwell Struthers Burt "CONTACT!" By Frances Noyes Hart THE CAMEL'S BACK. By F. Scott Fitzgerald BREAK NECK HILL. By Esther Forbes BLACK ART AND AMBROSE. By Guy Gilpatric THE JUDGMENT OF VULCAN. By Lee Foster Hartman THE ARGOSIES. By Alexander Hull ALMA MATER. By O. F. Lewis SLOW POISON. By Alice Duer Miller THE FACE IN THE WINDOW. By William Dudley Pelley A MATTER OF LOYALTY. By Lawrence Perry PROFESSOR TODD'S USED CAR. By L.H. Robbins THE THING THEY LOVED. By "Marice Rutledge" BUTTERFLIES. By "Rose Sidney" NO FLOWERS. By Gordon Arthur Smith FOOTFALLS. By Wilbur Daniel Steele THE LAST ROOM OF ALL. By Stephen French Whitman INTRODUCTION O. HENRY MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE STORIES 1919, in its introduction, rendered a brief account of the origin of this monument to O... Continue reading book >>

O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 By: Various

The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 is a collection of carefully selected short stories that showcase a remarkable range of creativity and talent. Compiled by an array of various authors, each piece is captivating, thought-provoking, and beautifully crafted.

One of the standout aspects of this anthology is its diverse and eclectic selection of stories. Each author brings their own unique voice and style to the table, making for a rich and engaging reading experience. From tales of love and loss to stories exploring complex human emotions, the themes covered are wide-ranging and deeply resonant.

The anthology opens with a story that immediately captures the reader's attention, setting the tone for the rest of the book. With every turn of the page, one is transported to different worlds and immersed in the lives of intriguing characters. The authors effortlessly create vivid and realistic settings, making it easy to become fully absorbed in each narrative.

What truly sets this collection apart is the quality of the writing. The prose is elegant, evocative, and often profound. The authors demonstrate an impressive ability to convey complex emotions and ideas with clarity and precision, making even the shortest stories feel complete and impactful. Each sentence is meticulously crafted, showcasing the authors' mastery of their craft.

Furthermore, the characters in these stories are incredibly well-developed, even within the constraints of the short story format. They are relatable, flawed, and multi-dimensional, drawing the reader into their lives and making them invest emotionally in their journeys. It is a testament to the authors' skill that such depth can be achieved in a limited number of pages.

The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 succeeds in presenting a diverse array of outstanding works of literature. It is a collection that will leave readers both satisfied and hungry for more, demonstrating the power and versatility of the short story genre. This anthology is a must-read for anyone who appreciates masterful storytelling and wants to discover new voices in the world of literature.

First Page:

STORIES OF 1920

E text prepared by Stan Goodman

O. HENRY MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE STORIES 1920

Chosen by the Society of Arts and Sciences

With an Introduction by Blanche Colton Williams

Author of "A Handbook on Story Writing," "Our Short Story Writers," Etc.

Associate Professor of English, Hunter College of the City of New York.

Instructor in Story Writing, Columbia University (Extension Teaching and Summer Session).

CONTENTS

EACH IN HIS GENERATION. By Maxwell Struthers Burt

"CONTACT!" By Frances Noyes Hart

THE CAMEL'S BACK. By F. Scott Fitzgerald

BREAK NECK HILL. By Esther Forbes

BLACK ART AND AMBROSE. By Guy Gilpatric

THE JUDGMENT OF VULCAN. By Lee Foster Hartman

THE ARGOSIES. By Alexander Hull

ALMA MATER. By O. F. Lewis

SLOW POISON. By Alice Duer Miller

THE FACE IN THE WINDOW. By William Dudley Pelley

A MATTER OF LOYALTY. By Lawrence Perry

PROFESSOR TODD'S USED CAR. By L.H. Robbins

THE THING THEY LOVED. By "Marice Rutledge"

BUTTERFLIES. By "Rose Sidney"

NO FLOWERS. By Gordon Arthur Smith

FOOTFALLS. By Wilbur Daniel Steele

THE LAST ROOM OF ALL. By Stephen French Whitman

INTRODUCTION

O. HENRY MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE STORIES 1919, in its introduction, rendered a brief account of the origin of this monument to O... Continue reading book >>

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