Sinopsis

This collection aims to offer as wide a variety of moods and methods of writing as is consistent with a high literary standard. Although each of the stories was written for adults they have been selected as likely to be immediately entertaining to adolescents. Brief notes, questions and comments are designed to guide the reader towards a mature critical response. 'The 15 stories which Mr Hunter has chosen are all guaranteed to hold the reader...the notes are considerable help. In them, the editor points out the peculiarities of style, poses questions, suggests the symbolism, and finally recommends some further reading from the works of the author... The choice of stories is excellent. - Time Educational Supplement.