{"product_id":"9780140443257","title":"Selected Short Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of classic fiction featuring twelve self-contained short stories from a master of 19th-century French literature. Each tale offers social insight and psychological depth, paired with suspenseful revelations that invite readers to consider appearances, motives, and the complexity of human behavior. Written for adult readers and students of literature who appreciate precise, economical prose and nuanced character studies, the tone is contemplative, engaging, and quietly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in English translation, the content unfolds through story-led narration that emphasizes atmosphere and character over length. The reading experience is distinctive for its tight plotting, lucid voice, and the way mystery and moral tension emerge from social interactions rather than grand spectacle. Readers move through each tale with curiosity and a growing awareness of how trust, reputation, and desire shape outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin these pages you’ll encounter themes that probe belief, secrecy, and power—from a physician whose attendance at religious services masks a hidden motive, to a decaying country mansion whose locked doors conceal a horrific truth, to a stark portrayal of murder and betrayal. The collection offers a fascinating counterpoint to longer novels, while standing firmly on its own as a set of compact, thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve self-contained short stories, each complete and standalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslated from French, delivering precise, elegant prose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp social observation and psychological insight across 19th-century settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric environments ranging from refined salons to eerie, secluded houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise, suspenseful narratives that reward thoughtful reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a richer understanding of classic literature, enhanced sensitivity to psychological nuance, and a lasting appreciation for how concise storytelling can illuminate universal questions about truth, social dynamics, and human frailty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540389146841,"sku":"9780140443257","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61px0lTOFRL._SL1200.jpg?v=1776664987","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140443257","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}