Publisher's Synopsis
The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations is a collection of short stories compiled by Julian Hawthorne. The book features a diverse array of tales from different countries and cultures, including classic works from renowned authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard Kipling. The stories are arranged thematically, with sections dedicated to mystery, adventure, romance, and other genres. The Lock and Key Library also includes an introduction by Hawthorne, providing context and insight into the stories and their authors. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of international literature and showcases some of the most captivating and enduring stories from around the globe.1912. An excellent anthology in three parts: Arabian Nights-style fantasies; Ancient Greek and Latin fantasies; and modern Italian and Spanish weird tales and thrillers such as Antonio Fogazzaro's The Imp in the Mirror and the great Spanish Romanticist Pedro de Alarcon's The Nail. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
