Stephen Vincent Benét fu un versatile autore americano, rinomato per i suoi romanzi, racconti, sceneggiature e poesie. La sua opera più celebrata è il poema epico "John Brown's Body", che intreccia magistralmente personaggi storici e fittizi per narrare eventi cruciali della Guerra Civile americana. Un altro contributo significativo, "Western Star", fu un poema epico incompiuto che esplora la storia americana. Gli scritti di Benét spesso approfondiscono temi dell'identità americana, del suo passato e della sua redenzione.
Focusing on the life of Daniel Webster, a notable American lawyer, this short story delves into themes of patriotism and slavery. The narrative unfolds as a fictionalized version of Webster embarks on a quest to save a man's soul from the clutches of the Devil, intertwining moral dilemmas with historical context.
Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain.
Experience the thrills and perils of young adulthood through a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Vincent Benét. From a perilous trip to the Arctic to a daring escape from a German prison camp, Benét's dynamic characters face challenges and opportunities that will resonate with readers of all ages. This classic work provides a timeless glimpse into the joys and struggles of growing up.