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Youth and the bright Medusa

by Willa Cather · 1920

Short Stories · ranked #58 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Youth and the bright Medusa is a collection of eight short stories about artists and the arts.

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The verdict

Category
Short Stories
First published
1920 · 1920s
Author
Willa Cather
Standing
Recommended

About Short Stories

Short fiction is the art of knowing what to leave out. The best collections are as rewarding as any novel — sometimes more so — because every word is chosen and every omission is deliberate.

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