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Name: The best short stories of 1919, and the yearbook of the American short story
Author: Edward J. O'Brien

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 31 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore a collection that delves into the American short story's struggle to capture the nation's true spirit, revealing a literature caught between materialism and idealism, and challenging readers to confront the complex realities behind the dreams.

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