Collected Short Works and Related Correspondence Vol. 1
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A century ago, Henry Kitchell Webster (1875-1932) was a well-known, well-paid, and well-respected author. His stories frequently appeared in major magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post. In 1921, the New York Times printed his thoughts on "What Is a Novel, Anyhow?" But why should we bother with his novels, short stories, and plays today? Answer: Because his characters are charming and intelligent. They pursue their goals in intriguing ways. The situations are unusual: this volume includes several stories set in the business world (a rarity at the time). The endings are unpredictable, except in the sense that they are upbeat and satisfying. Webster's works hold their appeal because of that upbeat sense of life. If you enjoy the sculpture of Augustus Saint Gaudens or the paintings of Maxfield Parrish (both of whose lives overlap with Webster's), you'll probably find delight in Webster's works as well.
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Henry Kitchell Webster: A Short Biography
The Wedge
How Jerry McLean Delivered the Goods
The Show-Down
The Matter with Carpenter
The Missionary
The Lost Princess
The Whole Story of Cinderella
Over the Edge
The Ingredients
The Majesty of the Laws
June Madness
Appendix 1: Making a Living by Literature
Appendix 2: The Interesting Story of a Literary Double Life
About the Editor
