William Sansom (1926-76) wrote many novels, travel pieces and short stories, but his uniqueness as a writer is best revealed by reading his short stories. Elizabeth Bowen, in her Introduction to his Collected Stories, published in 1963, argued convincingly that Sansom was amongst the greatest short-story writers of the Twentieth century. His work, alas, has been allowed to fade from the canon. It is to be hoped that this new edition will help reclaim the reputation of a man who, at his best, should be compared to Anton ...
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William Sansom (1926-76) wrote many novels, travel pieces and short stories, but his uniqueness as a writer is best revealed by reading his short stories. Elizabeth Bowen, in her Introduction to his Collected Stories, published in 1963, argued convincingly that Sansom was amongst the greatest short-story writers of the Twentieth century. His work, alas, has been allowed to fade from the canon. It is to be hoped that this new edition will help reclaim the reputation of a man who, at his best, should be compared to Anton Chekhov or Ernest Hemingway.
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Add this copy of Fireman, Flower and Other Stories to cart. $250.00, good condition, Sold by Jeffrey Marks Rare Books, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1944 by The Hogarth Press.
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Seller's Description:
A few very light spots of foxing to cloth; else a near fine copy in a very good jacket with some light soiling and two short closed tears to the top of the back panel. 163 pp. 8vo, Michael Redgrave's copy, with his ownersip signature and date.
