{"product_id":"2026100012922-secondhand-modern-short-stories","title":"Modern Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the classrooms of Melbourne's Church of England Grammar School to the wider world of literary appreciation, Modern Short Stories stands as a carefully curated anthology that brings together some of the finest examples of the short story form from the modern era. Compiled by A. Lewis Clayfield, a seasoned English Master with an educator's instinct for quality and accessibility, this second edition — revised and expanded with nine new stories — presents a rich cross-section of narratives that sharpen the reader's understanding of character, voice, and dramatic economy.\n\nClayfield's selections reflect a pedagogical vision that treats the short story not as a lesser form but as one of literature's most demanding disciplines, where every word must earn its place. The anthology illustrates the remarkable diversity of the modern short story tradition, drawing readers into worlds rendered with precision and emotional clarity. Whether encountered in a schoolroom or rediscovered on a quiet afternoon, this collection argues persuasively for the enduring power of concise, masterful storytelling — leaving one to wonder which tale, encountered here first, might change a reader's life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948316135643,"sku":"2026100012922-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e1f3db52-2106-4374-bcb9-f6c508dbf176.png?v=1793104655","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012922-secondhand-modern-short-stories","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}