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De: Ed Parnell
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 Reads of classic stories, extracts from longer works, reviews of books I have read and a (almost) fortnightly biog of some of the great writers on Wednesday; The authors who passed into legend and some of their short stories to whet your appetite for literature,

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  • EJ Benson - The Room in the Tower

    EJ Benson - The Room in the Tower
    Jun 26 2025
    "The Room in the Tower" is a short horror story by E. F. Benson, published in 1912. The Room in the Tower and Other Stories is a compilation of stories by Benson. An unnamed young man has a recurring nightmare in which he visits a friend's house in the summer.

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    27 m
  • John Pheonix - Tushmaker's Toothpuller

    John Pheonix - Tushmaker's Toothpuller
    Jun 25 2025
    "Tushmaker's Toothpuller" is a short story written by John Phoenix, a pseudonym for the American humorist and writer, whose real name was John P. Smith. He was active in the mid-19th century and is known for his humorous and satirical writings, often reflecting the culture and society of his time.The story itself is a comedic narrative that revolves around the character of a toothpuller, showcasing the absurdities and eccentricities associated with dental practices of that era. Through humor, Phoenix addresses the fears and experiences of patients in a light-hearted manner, often exaggerating the situations for comedic effect.John Phoenix's work is characterized by its wit and playful language, making it a notable example of American humor literature.

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    4 m
  • O Henry - The Furnished Room

    O Henry - The Furnished Room
    Jun 24 2025
    ‘The Furnished Room’ is a short story by the US short-story writer O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). His stories are characterised by their irony, their occasional sentimentality, and by their surprise twist endings. All of these things became something of a signature feature, and ‘The Furnished Room’, which is one of O. Henry’s more melodramatic tales, showcases them all to some extent.

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    14 m
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