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The Dream of the Ridiculous Man: Stories (Harper Perennial Classic Stories)

The Dream of the Ridiculous Man: Stories is a Harper Perennial Classic Stories ebook featuring eight short works, including “The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,” “Bobok,” and “The Christmas Tree and the Wedding.” Its compact 34-page listing and Kindle reading features suit readers looking for brief classic fiction rather than a longer collection.

At a glance

The listing describes eight stories, naming “The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,” “Bobok,” and “The Christmas Tree and the Wedding.”
A short 34-page edition for a brief reading session.
Word Wise, Page Flip, enhanced typesetting, and screen-reader support are listed as enabled or supported.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The several short works offer multiple stories in one compact ebook.
Screen-reader support and Word Wise are listed, supporting different reading preferences.

Cons

At 34 listed pages, this is a brief collection rather than a substantial volume of short fiction.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	HarperCollins e-books
Publication date	April 22, 2009
Language	English
Print length	34 pages
File size	2.4 MB
ISBN-13	978-0061925542

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers wanting a short classic-fiction ebook with multiple stories.
Readers who use Kindle Word Wise, Page Flip, enhanced typesetting, or screen-reader support.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a long collection or a print edition.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 732 ratings

5 stars60%60%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the book as a good read and highlights the story and short-story format. That reported appreciation fits a compact collection listed at 34 pages, though readers wanting a long anthology may find its scope limited. Aggregate ratings lean positive, but they do not establish why individual readers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customer feedback highlights the story and readability.

Frequently asked questions

What stories are included?

The listing names “The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,” “Bobok,” and “The Christmas Tree and the Wedding,” and says the collection contains five other short works.

How long is this edition?

The Kindle listing gives a print length of 34 pages and a file size of 2.4 MB.

What reading features are listed?

Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed. X-Ray is not enabled.