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Six Great Modern Short Novels (Laurel Edition, 7996) Paperback – January 1, 1966

by William Faulkner (Author), James Joyce (Author), Herman Melville (Author),
3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Six immortal shorts works of fiction, each by a brilliant artist, each universally acclaimed. The Dead, by James Joyce. Billy Budd by Herman Melville. Noon Wine by Katherine Anne Porter. The Overcoat by Nikolay Gogol. The Pilgrim Hawk by Glenway Wescott and The Bear by William Faulkner.
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    Dell Publishing Co., Inc.
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    January 1, 1966
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CRVEZW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dell Publishing Co., Inc.; Twelfth Printing edition (January 1, 1966)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
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A hard copy to find with some major titles included--highly recommended, especially Noon Wine, one of Porter's best!!!! It also contains a little-known Gogol short story....
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little-known literary jewel
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2000
Six Great Modern Short Novels is an amazing, compact collection of the best stories written in the 20th century. A mere 448 pages (a small book, compared to the anthologies college professors love to place on their 'required' reading lists), this book is perfect for anyone who would like to read a wide selection of writers, without having to pay a lot of money to do so.
One of the best stories in the collection is Nikolay Gogol's "The Overcoat." It is hard to believe that a person that lived in such a stoic environment such as Russia could have written such a funny story. "The Overcoat" is a story that is relevant today; it is a lampoon of bureaucracies (big business), and it is incredibly right on target. It also deals with cruelty and self-identity in a straightforward fashion that is refreshing.
This book is great, and well worth the price.
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2.0 out of 5 stars what is this!!!
Reviewed in India on November 28, 2017
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This kindle book has only 3 stories not 6. Then why this offer?
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