Collected Stories of Jessamyn West
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Collected Stories of Jessamyn West by Jessamyn West
In thirty-six stories, West rings changes in time and presents a startling sweep of personalities and moods. Her themes span the breadth of experience, from the bite of misery to the balm of delight. Her achievement, taken totally, is a spectrum of living-a haunting, rewarding experience.Jessamyn West (1902-1984) was born in Indiana and grew up in a little town in rural California. West credits writing and her mother's encouragement with saving her life after being diagnosed with life-threatening TB while in graduate school. Her best renowned piece, The Gentle Persuasion, was adapted into a film that was nominated for an Academy Award in 1956. Among West's many honors is an O. The Henry Prize is an award given to a person who has She wrote nine novels, four collections of short stories, three screenplays, a collection of poems, a libretto, and five collections of nonfiction in total.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780156189798 |
| ISBN 10 | 0156189798 |
| Title | Collected Stories of Jessamyn West |
| Author | Jessamyn West |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mariner Books |
| Year published | 1987-12-21 |
| Number of pages | 492 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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