A collection of short and long stories ranging from suspense and mystery to whimsical. Each examines a different human paradox in many environments from wartime Italy to yesterday's America and Latin America. They portray a triumph of human values over the vicissitudes imposed by situations over which the protagonists have no control.
A collection of short and long stories ranging from suspense and mystery to whimsical. Each examines a different human paradox in many environments fr...
Where the previous collection ("Long and Short Stories") ranges from suspense and mystery to whimsical, the present stories ("More Long and Short Stories") emphasize the drama and sometimes the comedy of the human condition. Each has a different focus, from the difficulties inherent in encounters between men and women, growing up and aging to the problems of academic life and its frequently unrecognized traumas.
Where the previous collection ("Long and Short Stories") ranges from suspense and mystery to whimsical, the present stories ("More Long and Short Stor...
As a common theme of the twenty-five short stories of "Small Steps," lives are seen as being determined by these small steps. The collection encompasses happenings in different places and times, ranging from early nineteenth century Italy or America to contemporary accounts either in America or South America. Several present the many facets of love. In some cases, unusual responses of a man or a woman are guided by unexpected expressions of love.For example, a disturbed Viet Nam veteran after witnessing the birth of a girl becomes a hidden, one-man protection squad while she is growing up. He...
As a common theme of the twenty-five short stories of "Small Steps," lives are seen as being determined by these small steps. The collection encompass...
Fictions are presented as reflections of life. Seventeen vignettes feature situations in which the protagonists respond to challenges. The scenarios range from the old West, nineteenth century events to more contemporary venues. The personalities represented range from adolescence to old age. The challenges are in love, life and the maintenance of one's dignity and humanity.
Fictions are presented as reflections of life. Seventeen vignettes feature situations in which the protagonists respond to challenges. The sce...
The present collection of nineteen short stories concentrates on the drama and comedy of the human condition. The scenarios are in various locations -- some in the American West, some elsewhere -- some are contemporary, others take place at earlier times. Frequently, they feature encounters between men and women, or individuals facing their past. The personalities represented range from adolescence to old age. Some of the stories acquaint us with the many facets of love
The present collection of nineteen short stories concentrates on the drama and comedy of the human condition. The scenarios are in various locations -...
