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I deny that the American short story is at a low ebb, and I offer the present volume as a revelation of the best that is now being done in this field. I agree with Mrs. Colum that the best stories are only to be found after a laborious dusty search, but this is the proof rather than the refutation of my position.[excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. O'Brien, Editor]]>enFictionCopyright Audiobookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74cabec6dec72c6d8eb4f71bdd526972.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/best-short-stories-of-1917-the-by-variouThu, 06 Aug 2026 09:06:57 +0000VariousAudiobooksadfreebooks@gmail.comI deny that the American short story is at a low ebb, and I offer the present volume as a revelation of the best that is now being done in this field. I agree with Mrs. Colum that the best stories are only to be found after a laborious dusty search,...
I deny that the American short story is at a low ebb, and I offer the present volume as a revelation of the best that is now being done in this field. I agree with Mrs. Colum that the best stories are only to be found after a laborious dusty search, but this is the proof rather than the refutation of my position.[excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. O'Brien, Editor]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-068-various--73327685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73327685Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:40 +0000VariousShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 068 brings together a diverse array of thought-provoking essays and articles from various authors, showcasing the power of concise writing. 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