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RETURN OF FRANK R STOCKTON
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The Best American Humorous Short Stories
This volume does not aim to contain all “the best American humorous short stories”; there are many other stories equally as good, I suppose, in much the same vein, scattered through the range of American literature. I have tried to keep a certain unity of aim and impression in selecting these stories. In the first place I determined that the pieces of brief fiction which I included must first of all be not merely good stories, but good short stories. I put myself in the position of one who was about to select the best short stories in the whole range of American literature, but who, just before he started to do this, was notified that he must refrain from selecting any of the best Americ...
Dictionary of Pseudonyms
Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.
The Buller-Podington Compact: Frank Richard Stockton's Comedic Contracts
Embark on a comical journey with Frank Richard Stockton's entertaining story, "The Buller-Podington Compact." Immerse yourself in a tale where two friends enter into a peculiar agreement that leads to a series of amusing and unexpected events, creating a narrative that will leave you both laughing and questioning the boundaries of friendship. As Stockton's comedic narrative unfolds, follow the misadventures of Buller and Podington as they navigate the terms of their compact. The absurd situations and humorous consequences will transport you to a world where friendship is tested, and the pursuit of a good laugh takes precedence over convention.But here's the question that will echo through th...
