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""Stories of Tragedy"" is a collection of short stories compiled by Rossiter Johnson and published in 1874. The book features a variety of tragic tales from different periods of history and cultures, including stories from ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and contemporary America. The stories cover a range of themes, including love, betrayal, revenge, and death. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the Shakespearean tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, and Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tale ""The Masque of the Red Death."" Each story is accompanied by an introduction and analysis by Johnson, providing readers with historical context and literary insights. Overall, ""Stories of Tragedy"" offers a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience of loss and sorrow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1160711925
ISBN13:9781160711920
Release Date:March 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:204 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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