1939 Teller of Tales by W. Somerset Maugn. 100 Short Stories from the United States. 1526 pages. Measures 9 1/2 x 8 1/2". Good condition. Shows age and pages are yellowing. No dust cover.
Discover a treasure trove of short fiction in this significant 1939 first edition anthology, Teller of Tales, curated and introduced by W. Somerset Maugham. Spanning a monumental 1,526 pages, this collection brings together 100 short stories from five different countries, showcasing the best of 19th and early 20th-century literature. Maugham’s selection includes works by literary giants such as Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Leo Tolstoy, and Oscar Wilde, making it an essential reference for students and lovers of the short story form.
Measuring 9 1/2" x 8 1/2", this "big, fat book" is a striking piece of mid-century publishing history that would make a powerful statement on any bibliophile's bookshelf. While the plain prose of Maugham’s own work was often debated by critics, his ability to curate a "definitive anthology" remains undisputed, with this volume serving as a period of discovery for generations of readers. It is a thoughtful gift for history buffs, writers, or collectors of rare first-edition anthologies.
This book is vintage, over 85 years old. While it appears to be in the good condition stated, it shows age, the pages are yellowing, and there is no dust cover. There is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
