Mere Stories
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Author Description
Title: Mere Stories. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Clifford, W.; 1896. 224 p.; 8º. 012627.l.3.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A collection of short stories offering glimpses into various lives and situations. The author presents a series of narratives that explore different facets of human experience, likely reflecting the social and cultural milieu of the late 19th century. These stories aim to provide readers with a perspective on the world through the eyes of talented writers from a bygone era, encompassing themes that range from the everyday to the satirical.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- A curated selection of short fiction from the British Library's collection.
- Features works by W. Clifford, a writer from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Includes a variety of prose literature, potentially touching on song-books, comedy, and satire.
- Digitised by Microsoft as part of the British Library's Historical Print Editions.
- Aims to offer readers a perspective on the world through the eyes of past writers.
- The collection provides insight into the social and cultural context of its time.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
As a collection of historical short stories, 'Mere Stories' likely offers readers a window into the literary styles and thematic concerns prevalent in the late 19th century. The inclusion of comedy and satire suggests a range of tones within the narratives, appealing to those interested in social commentary and character studies of the period. The British Library's Historical Print Editions aim to make these older works accessible, providing a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike interested in classic prose literature. The collection's strength lies in its curated selection of works from talented writers of the past.
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
2011-03-16
Publisher:
British Library, Historical Print Editions
ISBN-10:
1241182639
ISBN-13:
9781241182632
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