Hubert Crackanthorpe was a skilful and technically innovative English realist/naturalist writer. This edition of his powerful first collection of short stories features a carefully contextualised introduction to the author and his work. Providing a detailed analysis of his short stories, DavidMalcolm situates the author within the fin-de-siecle culture and society in Britain and Europe. Appendices contain additional works that reflect Crackanthorpe's perspective on fiction and contemporary literary trends. | Hubert Crackanthorpe Wreckage: Seven Studies by David Malcolm, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters