Fresno Stories (New Directions Bibelot)
by William Saroyan
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Author: William SaroyanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-11-17
ISBN: 0811212823
Number of pages: 90
Publisher: New Directions
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780811212823
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book Reviews of Fresno Stories (New Directions Bibelot)
Book Review: SHORT STORIES BY A MASTER
Summary: 4 Stars
One of America's most colorful authors, William Saroyan, is remembered for his novels, short stories, and plays. He won early accolades with the 1934 publication of his short story, "The Daring Young Man On The Flying Trapeze." Following this was a play, "The Time Of Your Life," and a novel, "The Human comedy," which was made into a movie.
Laced with humor, wisdom and understanding, "Fresno Stories" holds 11 of Saroyan's best - sparkling tales peopled by the Armenian families who lived in and around Fresno, California. Each of his characters bubbles with an exuberance for life, a spontaneity that embraces every moment.
In "The Great Leapfrog Contest" Rosie Mahoney, a tough little Irish girl hangs out with the boys. She makes a place for herself by not fighting "girl-style" or crying if she is hurt. Since it was humiliating to be bested by Rosie, most of the boys made way for her, except Rex. Following an argument, Rosie dares Rex to fight. Only the wild and sometimes wacky imagination of Saroyan could carry this challenge to its comical conclusion.
These are short stories, but none of them are short on style or reading pleasure.
- Gail Cooke
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