Synopsis
A buoyant river tale of humor, danger, and an unexpected bond on the water.
Set along a sunlit river, this short story follows a bold narrator as he navigates the thrill of travel and a surprising companionship. The river’s light and laughter mingle with moments of danger, creating a vivid portrait of life on the water.
As the journey unfolds, readers glimpse a character who finds courage, joy, and a strange tenderness in the unplanned turns of travel. A sense of place—the river, its sounds, and its changing shores—grounds a tale that blends humor with a hint of peril.
- Meet bold, quick-witted river travelers drawn together by circumstance
- Experience lively scenes on the water, from splashing waves to quiet, reflective moments
- Watch humor give way to tenderness as bonds form in unlikely ways
- Enjoy a compact tale that pairs adventure with human warmth
Ideal for readers who enjoy brisk, character-driven adventures with humor and heart on the river.
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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,[1] but who, just before he started to do this, was notified that he must refrain from selecting any of the best American short stories that did not contain the element of humor to a marked degree. But I have kept in mind the wide boundaries of the term humor, and also the fact that the humorous standard should be kept second—although a close second—to the short story standard.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 19th-century American short humorous stories. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives, hopes, and dreams of people living in the United States during a period of significant social and economic change. The stories are told with wit and charm, and they capture the unique flavor of American humor at a time when the nation was still finding its voice. From the antics of a pompous schoolmaster to the misadventures of a hapless Frenchman, these tales provide a delightful and insightful look at the human condition. Through its exploration of universal themes such as love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness, this book resonates with readers today, offering a timeless commentary on the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330967096_0
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