Strands of the Web: The Short Stories of Harry Stephen Keeler

A collection of just about all of the existing short stories written by Harry Stephen Keeler back in the early 20th century. Edited by Fred Cleaver, the 22 short stories are followed by a complete bibliography of Keeler's short fiction.

HARRY STEPHEN KEELER (1890-1967) Never heard of Harry Stephen Keeler? Don’t feel alone. He’s America’s most forgotten author, victim of a plot by publishers to weed out all writers who don’t write swift, easy-to-read, dumbed-down prose for the masses. Harry wrote because he enjoyed it and early on developed a style all his own. He devised incredibly convoluted plots involving ethnic characters (who speak in outrageous dialect), pop culture of the 30s and 40s, and his favorite MacGuffin: skulls. Modern-day writers have their DNA evidence; Harry preferred skulls. Once you read a Keeler, you’re never quite the same, and now -- thanks to Ramble House -- you can read all you want. And more!