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The Most Dangerous Game & Other Short Stories (Annotated Collection)
On a remote island, the hunter becomes the hunted...
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About The Most Dangerous Game & Other Short Stories (Annotated Collection)
On a remote island, the hunter becomes the hunted... Renowned big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford believes the world is divided into two classes—the hunters and the hunted. But when a shipwreck leaves him stranded on the eerie shores of Ship Trap Island, he’s forced to confront a chilling truth that turns his beliefs upside down. His host, the enigmatic General Zaroff, is a man of refined taste and deadly passions—a fellow hunter who has grown bored with pursuing animals. Now he seeks the only prey that can truly challenge him: human beings. Trapped in a deadly contest through dense jungle and treacherous terrain, Rainsford must rely on his wits, courage, and cunning to outlast a man who sees murder as sport. The Most Dangerous Game is Richard Connell’s unforgettable masterpiece of suspense and morality. It is presented here with two of his lesser-known tales—A Friend of Napoleon and The Stolen Crime—each showcasing Connell’s timeless storytelling and his fascination with the thin line between civilization and savagery. This fully annotated collection includes: - The Most Dangerous Game, A Friend of Napoleon and The Stolen Crime (the original, unabridged tales) - Annotations - Original magazine illustrations - Introduction to the life and work of Richard Connell
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