Against Wind and Fate - Seventeen Stories of Survival Conflict and Human Courage (Edited by Gyan Book Bharat with Readers Note)
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
05.10.2026
Verlag
Repro India LimitedSeitenzahl
238
Maße (L/B/H)
22.2/14.5/1.8 cm
Gewicht
412 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-81-665-1610-8
Against Wind and Fate brings together seventeen stories centered on people facing danger, uncertainty, conflict, loss, and the unpredictable pressure of circumstance. Drawn from the work associated with Stephen Crane, the collection presents human beings tested by the sea, the border, harsh weather, city life, personal mistakes, grief, and moments when courage becomes a necessity rather than a choice. The stories are varied in setting and mood, but they share a strong interest in what happens when ordinary expectations break down. Characters encounter difficult situations that expose fear, endurance, pride, compassion, loneliness, and the complicated ways people respond to one another. Crane's concise, vivid storytelling gives these moments a directness that can still feel immediate to modern readers. The collection is particularly valuable for readers who enjoy classic short fiction with atmosphere and emotional tension. Students of literature can also explore Crane's treatment of conflict, characterization, setting, irony, social observation, and the relationship between human beings and forces beyond their control. Rather than presenting a single continuous narrative, Against Wind and Fate offers a sequence of distinct experiences. This makes it easy to read one story at a time while still appreciating the broader themes that connect the collection: survival, courage, chance, responsibility, vulnerability, and compassion. For readers discovering Stephen Crane or returning to his work, this edition provides an accessible route into the dramatic range of his short fiction. It is a strong choice for classic literature collections, literature courses, book clubs, and anyone drawn to stories in which human character is revealed under pressure.
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