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Stories by American Authors, Volume 1   By: (1855-1896)

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Stories by American Authors, Volume 1, edited by Henry C. Bunner, is a captivating collection of short stories that showcases the diverse talents of American writers. From the hauntingly beautiful prose of Edgar Allan Poe to the wry humor of Mark Twain, each story in this anthology offers a unique glimpse into the human experience.

What sets this collection apart is its ability to transport readers to different times and places, immersing them in the vivid worlds created by these talented authors. Whether it's the gritty realism of Bret Harte's stories set in the Wild West or the fantastical adventures of Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle, each story is a masterclass in storytelling.

Bunner's selection of stories highlights the breadth and depth of American literature, showcasing the range of voices and perspectives that make up the country's literary landscape. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of these classic tales.

Overall, Stories by American Authors, Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature. It is a rich and rewarding collection that will leave readers both entertained and enlightened, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

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STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS. VOLUME I

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Stories by American Authors VOLUME I

WHO WAS SHE. By BAYARD TAYLOR

THE DOCUMENTS IN THE CASE. By BRANDER MATTHEWS AND H.C. BUNNER

ONE OF THE THIRTY PIECES. By WILLIAM HENRY BISHOP

BALACCHI BROTHERS. By REBECCA HARDING DAVIS

AN OPERATION IN MONEY. By ALBERT WEBSTER

1903

[Illustration: BRANDER MATTHEWS]

Stories by American Authors VOLUME I

WHO WAS SHE?

BY BAYARD TAYLOR.

Come, now, there may as well be an end of this! Every time I meet your eyes squarely I detect the question just slipping out of them. If you had spoken it, or even boldly looked it; if you had shown in your motions the least sign of a fussy or fidgety concern on my account; if this were not the evening of my birthday, and you the only friend who remembered it; if confession were not good for the soul, though harder than sin to some people, of whom I am one, well, if all reasons were not at this instant converged into a focus, and burning me rather violently in that region where the seat of emotion is supposed to lie, I should keep my trouble to myself.

Yes, I have fifty times had it on my mind to tell you the whole story. But who can be certain that his best friend will not smile or, what is worse, cherish a kind of charitable pity ever afterwards when the external forms of a very serious kind of passion seem trivial, fantastic, foolish? And the worst of all is that the heroic part which I imagined I was playing proves to have been almost the reverse... Continue reading book >>


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