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A collection of short-stories

by Lemuel Arthur Pittenger

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics12 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
12 chapters
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About this book

Explore the evolution of storytelling through a curated selection of short stories designed to engage and educate high school students, enriched with author biographies, literary criticism, and context to deepen your appreciation of this versatile art form.

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Contents

12 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02INTRODUCTION
03THE FATHER[1]
04THE GRIFFIN AND THE MINOR CANAAN[1]
05THE PIECE OF STRING[1]
06THE MAN WHO WAS[1]
07THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER [1]
08THE GOLD-BUG[1]
09THE BIRTHMARK[1]
10ETHAN BRAND[1]
11THE SIRE DE MALETROIT'S DOOR[1]
12MARKHEIM[1]

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