Frank Richard Stockton
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Frank Richard Stockton
FRANK RICHARD STOCKTON American writer, whose best known work was the short story The lady or the tiger ? Date: 1834 - 1902
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1834 Best Frank Stockton Tiger 1902 Short
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1. Title: "Frank Richard Stockton: The Master of Suspense and Imagination" Frank Richard Stockton (1834-1902) was an American writer whose imaginative and suspenseful short stories left an indelible mark on literary history. Born on October 26, 1834, in Philadelphia, Stockton began his writing career as a journalist before turning to fiction. His best-known work, "The Lady, or the Tiger?" was first published in The Century Magazine in 1882 and quickly gained popularity for its unexpected twist ending. This evocative photograph of Frank Richard Stockton captures the author in the prime of his career. The image, taken during the late 19th century, shows Stockton in a thoughtful pose, deep in contemplation, with a quill pen in hand and a stack of papers on the table before him. The room around him is filled with books, a testament to his vast knowledge and love of literature. Stockton's writing was characterized by its wit, imagination, and unexpected plot twists. In "The Lady, or the Tiger?" the reader is presented with a dilemma: a prince must choose between two doors, one leading to a beautiful lady and the other to a tiger. The story's shocking conclusion has left readers guessing for over a century. Stockton's other notable works include "The Griffiths' Christmas Dinner," "The Great Stone Face," and "The Giant Rat of Sumatra." Despite his success as a writer, Stockton remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He once said, "A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." This sentiment speaks to the dedication and passion that Stockton brought to his work, making him a true master of suspense and imagination. This photograph is a rare glimpse into the life of a literary great, offering a glimpse into the mind of an author whose stories continue to captivate and surprise readers to this day.
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