Literary Fiction
A curated anthology of notable American short stories from 1917, showcasing diverse voices and styles of the era.
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A curated anthology of notable American short stories from 1917, showcasing diverse voices and styles of the era.
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The Stories Chosen for This Year's Anthology: ---------------------------------------- ---------- Title Author (Originally Published In) The Excursion Edwina Stanton Babcock (Pictorial Review Oct 1917) Onnie Thomas Beer (The Century Magazine May 1917) A Cup of Tea Maxwell Struthers Burt (Scribner’s Jul 1917) Lonely Places Francis Buzzell (Pictorial Review Dec 1917) Boys Will Be Boys [Judge William Pitman Priest “Old Judge Priest”] Irvin S. Cobb (The Saturday Evening Post Oct 20 1917) Laughter Ch...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to romantic or sexual themes in some stories.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in select stories; some graphic depictions possible.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in a few stories.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in certain narratives.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor religious references or themes in some stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate social and cultural commentary reflecting 1917 context.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of societal suffering or personal hardship.
Other
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