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75 Short Masterpieces: Stories from the World's Literature

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SKU:
1679
Condition:
Very Good - Clean, crisp, unmarked pages. Binding remains firm despite one spine crease. Minimal edge wear with a very small, minor tear on the back cover.
Format:
Mass Paperback, 283 pages
Publisher:
Bantam Books, 1972
Edition:
Reprint, Forty-first Printing

75 Short Masterpieces is a fascinating anthology curated by Roger B. Goodman, presenting 75 outstanding flash-fiction gems from world literature. Each tale, many just a few pages long, packs a powerful emotional punch—whether it’s Graham Greene’s chilling "Proof Positive", Tolstoy’s moving "The Three Hermits", or the sharp wit of John Collier’s "The Chaser". Spanning centuries and continents, the collection embraces authors from Boccaccio to Sylvia Townsend Warner, showcasing the dramatic impact that can be achieved in extraordinarily concise storytelling.

About the Editor

Roger B. Goodman served as the editor of this thoughtfully assembled anthology, selecting short stories from a wide array of international voices across time. Though not a household name, Goodman’s editorial hand brings together works that celebrate the art of brevity, offering readers an immersive journey through brief but resonant narratives spanning genres and eras.