Frank Richard Stockton (1834-1902) was a preeminent American writer and humorist renowned for his allegorical style and whimsical narratives that often contained a blend of fantasy and fairy tale elements. Stockton's literary career burgeoned with the publication of his enduring story, 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' (1882), which captivated readers with its open-ended conclusion, becoming a staple in t...