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The Classic Books of America, by W. Somerset Maugham

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This week, rather than fiction or poetry, we offer a 1940 appraisal of American literature by Somerset Maugham. The noted English author comments on a few of the Big Names in American letters. As always, his writing is rewarding and highly readable. He deflates Henry James but says all the right things about Mark Twain. ... More

A Goboto Night, by Jack London

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Jack London grew up an impoverished, illegitimate child in the slums of Oakland, CA, to become arguably the most successful writer of the early 20th century. His experience as a prospector in the Klondike gold rush led him to write “White Fang” and “The Call of the Wild,” which first appeared in the Saturday Evening ... More

The Case of the Missing Painting

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Ever wonder what happened to the wonderful illustrations from old Post stories? So do we! We found the answer to one such mystery when we dug up the original story behind a reader’s painting ... More

The Snow Goose

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Paul Gallico’s (1897 — 1976) stories appeared in the Post from 1931 to 1959. Of all these stories, and all of his works, his best remembered piece is the short story “The Snow Goose.” It is unapologetic melodrama, but it is also one of those rare sentimental stories that can still surprise you with its ... More

Short Stories by J. D. Salinger

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“Juanita, she’s always dragging me to a million movies, and we see these here shows all about war and stuff. You see a lot of real handsome guys always getting shot pretty neat, right where it don’t spoil their looks none, and they always got plenty of time, before they croak, to give their love to some doll back home, with who, in the beginning of the pitcher, they had a real serious misunderstanding about what dress she should ought to wear to the college dance. “ ... More

Commutation: $9.17

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In the business stories he wrote for the Post, Sinclair Lewis satirized the short-sighted, self-serving pomposity within American business. ... More

Henry’s Christmas

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She had no food to give her son. They couldn’t sleep in the car. The cold would come in the night as they clung to each other, and they would wait for death. ... More
Subscriber’s Call

Subscriber’s Call

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My fiance and I wanted to congratulate you on the great improvement in your magazine. Quite honestly we were going to let our subscription lapse; however, I found myself reading this edition from cover to cover! Bravo on the quality work and great, interesting stories along with bringing back fiction. “Uncle Gus” was great. In this time ... More

The “Juggernaut” Writer

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Anyone wanting to know American literature or wanting to be an American writer must read Ray Bradbury. He speaks to a part of the American spirit that no other writer has addressed so directly. Part poetry, part elegy, sentimental, fantastic, but usually rooted in everyday experiences. On August 22, Ray Bradbury will celebrate his 89th birthday. Our collaboration with the legendary author began nearly 60 years ago, and we are proud to continue publishing his sensational works of fiction. Look for his upcoming short story, “Juggernaut,” in the September/October issue. ... More
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