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My Story That I Like Best
by Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb, James Oliver Curwood, Edna Ferber, Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne, Meredith Nicholson, H. C. (Harry Charles) Witwer
Chapters
Description
Step into an intimate literary salon where six of the era’s most celebrated writers gather over coffee to reveal the one tale each holds dearest. Guided by an editor’s warm introduction, the collection opens with personal anecdotes that set the tone for a series of short stories hand‑picked for their lasting appeal.
The selections span a rich tapestry of moods and settings— from heartfelt domestic scenes to rugged frontier adventures, witty humor to poignant romance. Each author’s unique voice shines through, offering a glimpse of the craft that earned them enduring popularity, while the stories themselves remain accessible and engaging for any listener.
Beyond entertainment, the volume serves as a masterclass in storytelling, illustrating how thoughtful imagination and diligent effort create work that resonates across generations. Whether you’re a devoted reader or an aspiring writer, these beloved pieces provide both pleasure and insight into what makes a story truly stand the test of time.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (304K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: International Magazine, 1925.
Credits
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
1876–1944
Best remembered for his warm humor and sharp eye for American life, this Kentucky-born writer moved from newspaper reporting into a hugely popular career as an author, columnist, and entertainer. His stories often mix small-town detail, comic timing, and a reporter’s feel for character.
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James Oliver Curwood
1878–1927
Adventure, wilderness, and a deep love of the North run through these stories from one of the early 20th century’s most widely read popular novelists. He wrote fast-moving tales set in the Canadian backcountry and later used his fame to speak up for wildlife conservation.
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Edna Ferber
1885–1968
A sharp-eyed storyteller of American ambition and reinvention, she turned everyday lives into big, memorable novels. Her books ranged from small-town newspaper offices to sprawling family sagas, and several became classic films and stage works.
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Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
1880–1957
A San Francisco-born storyteller and screenwriter, he became known for brisk, popular tales of business, adventure, and the American West. His bestselling novels and magazine serials, including the Cappy Ricks stories, reached a huge audience in the early 20th century.
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Meredith Nicholson
1866–1947
Best remembered for lively early-20th-century novels like The House of a Thousand Candles, this Indiana writer also stepped into public life as a diplomat and civic figure. His career connected popular fiction, state politics, and American cultural life in a way that still feels distinctive.
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H. C. (Harry Charles) Witwer
1890–1929
Best known for lively boxing and baseball stories, this fast-moving American humorist also wrote for newspapers, magazines, comic strips, and silent films. His career packed a surprising amount into a short life, with hundreds of stories and articles and many screen credits by the 1920s.
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