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Randall Jarrell'S Book Of Stories (New York Review Books Classics)
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Storytelling As A Fundamental Human Impulse, One That Announces Itself At The Moment, Hidden In Infancy, That Dreams Beginthis Is What The Poet And Critic Randall Jarrell Set Out To Illuminate In This Extraordinary Book. Here Jarrell Presents Ballads, Parables, Anecdotes, And Legends Along With Some Of The Finest Work Of Chekhov, Babel, Elizabeth Bowen, Isak Dinesen, Kafka, Peter Taylor, And Katherine Anne Porter. This Wonderful Anthology, With Its Celebrated Introductory Essay, Enlarges And Deepens Our Perception Of The Storyteller'S Art And Its Central Place In The World Of Our Feelings.Contentsrandall Jarrell: Introductionfranz Kafka: A Country Doctoranton Chekhov: Gusevrainer Maria Rilke: The Wrecked Houses; The Big Thingrobert Frost: The Witch Of Cosgiovanni Verga: La Lupanikolai Gogol: The Noseelizabeth Bowen: Her Table Spreadludwig Tieck: Fair Eckbertbertolt Brecht: Concerning The Infanticide, Marie Farrarleo Tolstoy: The Three Hermitspeter Taylor: What You Hear From 'Em?Hans Christian Andersen: The Fir Treekatherine Anne Porter: Heanonymous: The Red King And The Witchanton Chekhov: Rothschild'S Fiddlethe Brothers Grimm: Cat And Mouse In Partnershipe. M. Forster: The Story Of The Sirenthe Book Of Jonahfranz Kafka: The Bucketridersaintsimon: The Death Of Monseigneurisaac Babel: Awakeningchuang T'Zu: Five Anecdoteshugo Von Hofmannsthal: A Tale Of The Cavalrywilliam Blake: The Mental Travellerd. H. Lawrence: Samson And Delilahleo Tolstoy: The Porcelain Dollivan Turgenev: Byezhin Prairiewilliam Wordsworth: The Ruined Cottagefrank O'Connor: Peasantsisak Dinesen: Sorrowacre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Randall Jarrell's Book of Stories? A: The main theme of Randall Jarrell's Book of Stories is storytelling as a fundamental human impulse. Jarrell explores how this impulse manifests in various forms such as ballads, parables, and legends, emphasizing its significance in human emotions and experiences.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this anthology? A: This anthology includes notable authors such as Anton Chekhov, Franz Kafka, Elizabeth Bowen, Isak Dinesen, and Katherine Anne Porter, among others.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: Randall Jarrell's Book of Stories contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 30, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book can be suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in literary criticism, storytelling techniques, and the works of the featured authors.
- Q: Does the book include an introductory essay? A: Yes, the anthology includes a celebrated introductory essay by Randall Jarrell that enhances the reader's understanding of the storyteller's art.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for literature lovers? A: Absolutely, this anthology makes a thoughtful gift for literature enthusiasts who appreciate storytelling and the works of classic authors.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: Randall Jarrell's Book of Stories falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory, focusing on the art of storytelling.