Focusing on the life of Daniel Webster, a notable American lawyer, this short story delves into themes of patriotism and slavery. The narrative unfolds as a fictionalized version of Webster embarks on a quest to save a man's soul from the clutches of the Devil, intertwining moral dilemmas with historical context.
Stephen Vincent Benét Livres
Stephen Vincent Benét fut un auteur américain polyvalent, réputé pour ses romans, nouvelles, scénarios et poèmes. Son œuvre la plus célèbre est le poème épique "John Brown's Body", qui entrelace magistralement personnages historiques et fictifs pour relater des événements cruciaux de la guerre de Sécession américaine. Une autre contribution significative, "Western Star", fut un poème épique inachevé explorant l'histoire américaine. Les écrits de Benét abordent souvent les thèmes de l'identité américaine, de son passé et de sa rédemption.






The Devil and Daniel Webster (Creative Short Stories) (Paperback)
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain.
Twenty-Five Short Stories
- 602pages
- 22 heures de lecture
We Stand United and Other Radio Scripts
- 228pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A Treatise On Military Law and the Practice of Courts-Martial
- 406pages
- 15 heures de lecture
Heavens and Earth: A Book of Poems
- 106pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Young Adventure
- 102pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Experience the thrills and perils of young adulthood through a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Vincent Benét. From a perilous trip to the Arctic to a daring escape from a German prison camp, Benét's dynamic characters face challenges and opportunities that will resonate with readers of all ages. This classic work provides a timeless glimpse into the joys and struggles of growing up.
Young Adventure. A Book of Poems
- 104pages
- 4 heures de lecture