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Podcast: 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales
Episode: HUCKLEBERRY by FRANK STOCKTON A TALE OF RIDDLES
Description: Frank Stockton not only gave us some great short stories but also some very well-loved children's tales. Â Frank Stockton (1854 - 1902) was an American writer and humorist, best known for his allegorical fairy tales for all ages. Rather than moralizing, he tended to poke fun at qualities like greed, violence, and abuse of power. The Lady, or the Tiger?, his most famous story (published in 1882), offers a compelling choice for the reader because there is no right answer. It is a fascinating illustration of the conflict between determinism and free-will, an increasingly popular choice for middle school language a...