The Golden Age Of British Short Stories 1890–1914
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A landmark anthology of British short fiction, The Golden Age of British Short Stories 1890–1914 presents a rich and carefully curated collection drawn from one of the most vibrant and transformative periods in literary history. Philip Hensher champions the short story as a serious art form, arguing that the decades bracketing the turn of the twentieth century produced some of the finest and most innovative examples of the genre in the English language. The collection showcases an extraordinary range of voices — from celebrated masters to unjustly forgotten writers — illustrating how the short story became a vehicle for social observation, psychological depth, and stylistic experimentation during an era of profound cultural change. Hensher's authoritative editorial vision uncovers the surprising breadth of the form, moving from the gothic and the comic to the quietly devastating and the boldly modern. His insightful introductions and notes provide essential context, making this an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to understand the full flowering of British literary talent in the years before the First World War.
Author: Philip Hensher
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
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Pages: Good
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A landmark anthology of British short fiction, The Golden Age of British Short Stories 1890–1914 presents a rich and carefully curated collection drawn from one of the most vibrant and transformative periods in literary history. Philip Hensher champions the short story as a serious art form, arguing that the decades bracketing the turn of the twentieth century produced some of the finest and most innovative examples of the genre in the English language. The collection showcases an extraordinary range of voices — from celebrated masters to unjustly forgotten writers — illustrating how the short story became a vehicle for social observation, psychological depth, and stylistic experimentation during an era of profound cultural change. Hensher's authoritative editorial vision uncovers the surprising breadth of the form, moving from the gothic and the comic to the quietly devastating and the boldly modern. His insightful introductions and notes provide essential context, making this an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to understand the full flowering of British literary talent in the years before the First World War.