The Red Door: The Complete English Short Stories, 1949-76Although best known as one of Scotland's greatest modern poets, Iain Crichton Smith was also prolific as a writer of short stories. These pieces form a central part of his oeuvre, demonstrating the full range and versatility of his literary talent. From humor to tragedy, from inner monologues to extrovert surrealism, the diversity of his writing indicates the extraordinary range of his own reading and vivid mental world. Crichton Smith wrote short stories throughout his life. Some are vignettes, others novellas, and the best of them show him to be an author of unique sensitivity and intelligence. This book is part of a two-volume collection, comprising the complete English stories, including a large number that have never previously been published in book form, as well as others that have been out of print for many years, thus making it possible to judge Crichton Smith's achievement as a writer in full |
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... coming in now . He bowls . And Redpath flicks it off his legs . What do you think , John , I'm sure the Australians who are staying up to listen must be pleased with this stand by these youngsters . ' ' Yes , I agree . Redpath is ...
... coming in now . He bowls . And Redpath flicks it off his legs . What do you think , John , I'm sure the Australians who are staying up to listen must be pleased with this stand by these youngsters . ' ' Yes , I agree . Redpath is ...
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... coming from the saloon which wasn't all that crowded but had a few people in it , mostly coming home for a holiday from Glasgow . The large ship moved steadily through the water and when he looked over the side he could see thin ...
... coming from the saloon which wasn't all that crowded but had a few people in it , mostly coming home for a holiday from Glasgow . The large ship moved steadily through the water and when he looked over the side he could see thin ...
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... coming home but somehow ... No , I won't let you down . Still there was something odd .. George comes in now and again . His girl friend is coming up on Saturday and he wants me to meet her . I don't know . He too is uneasy these days ...
... coming home but somehow ... No , I won't let you down . Still there was something odd .. George comes in now and again . His girl friend is coming up on Saturday and he wants me to meet her . I don't know . He too is uneasy these days ...
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