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 Libros
Stephen Vincent Benét fue un versátil autor estadounidense, célebre por sus novelas, cuentos, guiones y poemas. Su obra más aclamada es el poema épico "John Brown's Body", que entrelaza magistralmente personajes históricos y ficticios para narrar eventos cruciales de la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Otra contribución significativa, "Western Star", fue un poema épico inacabado que explora la historia estadounidense. Los escritos de Benét a menudo profundizan en temas de la identidad estadounidense, su pasado y su redención.






The Devil and Daniel Webster (Creative Short Stories) (Paperback)
- 48 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
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
- 602 páginas
- 22 horas de lectura
We Stand United and Other Radio Scripts
- 228 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
A Treatise On Military Law and the Practice of Courts-Martial
- 406 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
Heavens and Earth: A Book of Poems
- 106 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
Young Adventure
- 102 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura
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
- 104 páginas
- 4 horas de lectura