| 2. | Twelve Modern Short Stories Allen, E E and Mason, A T (eds), Norman Collins, Mary Fitt, Henry Williamson, C.S. Forester, H.E. Bates, G.K. Chesterton, James Hargest, H.G. Wells, Les Robinson, H. Drake-Brockman, Henry Williamson, W. Somerset Maugham. London Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd 1961 Reprint Decorative Cloth Very Good No Jacket Ex-Library 255pp - "...these are more than mere stories. Most of them reveal a great understanding of humanity. The qualities and weaknesses of man are faithfully portrayed, sometimes seriously, sometimes humourously.... Although these stories could be read purely for pleasure, there is much in them that is worth study and discussion. Much may be learnt of the art of the short story...." Includes stories by Norman Collins, Mary Fitt, Henry Williamson, C.S. Forester, H.E. Bates, G.K. Chesterton, James Hargest, H.G. Wells, Les Robinson, H. Drake-Brockman, Henry Williamson, and W. Somerset Maugham. Test clean, covers show shelf wear and is coming loose at rear hinge. Standard ex-library markings. Price: 12.75 GBP |