Description
A meticulously chosen collection of stories about love in all its guises.
Here is a treasure trove of love stories. O. Henry brings comedy with his tale of a busy broker working too hard to remember that he's actually married his adored young wife. There's Anton Chekhov's famous story about true love and devotion, The Lady with the Dog and Katherine Mansfield writes touchingly about unrequited love in Mr. and Mrs. Dove. With stories spanning first love to enduring love in old age, from infatuation to heartbreak told by some of the best writers, Classic Love Stories makes a perfect gift.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Becky Brown.
A wide-ranging collection of engaging stories about many different kinds of love.
About the Author
Becky Brown is an anthologist, editor and literary agent. Her eclectic work centres around a fascination with forgotten voices and hidden stories. She lives between Bath and London. She has edited a number of short story and poetry anthologies published by Macmillan Collector's Library including Classic Cat Stories, Round about the Christmas Tree and Wedding Poems and Readings.
Reviews
This pocket-sized hardback evokes romance and heartbreak, loyalty and betrayal, in a wide-ranging collection of stories by classic writers . . . Ask for this as a present instead of flowers * Daily Mail *
Book Information
ISBN 9781035014903
Author Becky Brown
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Macmillan Collector's Library
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 204g
Dimensions(mm) 157mm * 100mm * 22mm
