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The Hand of the Mighty, and Other Stories
The Hand of the Mighty, and Other Stories
The Hand of the Mighty, and Other Stories
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This is an absorbing collection of the most beloved stories of Vaughn Kester, an American novelist, and journalist. These short stories were collected from various magazines and published posthumously. Two stories in this volume, "Mr. Feeny's Social Experiment" and "The Hand of the Mighty, " are of special interest for their partially socialistic criticisms of capitalism. Kester is an influential figure in the history of early twentieth-century American literature who gave life to native characters and portrayed a lifelike image.
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PublisherGood Press
Release dateMay 19, 2021
ISBN4064066124885
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