World's Greatest Short Stories (Deluxe Hardbound Edition): A Timeless Collection of Short Stories Classic Literature Anthology Iconic Literary Works L

World's Greatest Short Stories (Deluxe Hardbound Edition): A Timeless Collection of Short Stories Classic Literature Anthology Iconic Literary Works L
Author: Prakash Book Depot
Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9789389432930

"An exquisitely designed leather-bound edition compiling some of the classic short stories produced around the world between the late eighteenth and the early twentieth century, this book comes with a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges and beautiful endpapers. Ideal to be read and treasured, it makes for a perfect addition to any library. Beginning with Washington Irving's masterpiece ' The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow', it includes the realistic stories of Pushkin and Chekhov, the gothic spine-chillers of Edgar Allan Poe, ' White Nights' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tolstoy's most celebrated story, ' How Much Land Does a Man Need', Bram Stoker's ' Dracula's Guest', ' The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, ' The " Slapping Sal" ' by Arthur Conan Doyle, Rabindranath Tagore's ' The Postmaster', ' The Gift of Magi' by O. Henry, ' Tobermory' by H. H. Munro (Saki), ' A Little Cloud' from James Joyce's landmark collection, Dubliners, ' The Fly' by Katherine Mansfield, and F. Scott Fitzgerald's best-known story, ' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' . An editorial note precedes each work."

The World's Greatest Short Stories

The World's Greatest Short Stories
Author: James Daley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486114791

Ranging from the 19th to the 20th centuries, this wonderfully wide-ranging and enjoyable anthology includes Tolstoy, Kipling, Chekhov, Joyce, Kafka, Pirandello, Mann, Updike, Borges, and other major writers of world literature.

World's Greatest Short Stories

World's Greatest Short Stories
Author: Various
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9789358480344

This extraordinary anthology brings together the finest works of storytelling from across the globe, showcasing the remarkable talents of renowned authors and emerging voices alike. From the enchanting tales of love and loss to the gripping narratives of mystery and adventure, this collection spans genres and cultures, offering readers a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences. Each story is a carefully crafted masterpiece, designed to transport you to different times, places, and states of mind. Indulge in these short yet powerful narratives that have the ability to inspire, entertain, and resonate with readers of all backgrounds. With every turn of the page, you'll discover the universal truths and timeless artistry that make these stories truly the "World's Greatest." This anthology is a literary treasure trove, inviting you to savor the essence of storytelling at its finest.

Short Story Masterpieces

Short Story Masterpieces
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 530
Release: 1954-03-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0440378648

Since its first printing in 1954, this outstanding anthology has been the book of choice by teachers, students, and lovers of short fiction. Surveying stories by British and American writers in the first half of the twentieth century, editors Robert Penn Warren and Albert Erskine selected stories that broke new ground and challenged the imagination with their style, subject matter, or tone: the unforgettable, enduring works that shaped the literature of our time. A truly exceptional collection of great stories, including: The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D. H. Lawrence Barn Burning by William Faulkner The Sojourner by Carson McCullers The Open Window by Saki Flowering Judas by Katherine Anne Porter The Boarding House by James Joyce Soldier’s Home by Ernest Hemingway The Tree of Knowledge by Henry James Why I Live at the P.O. by Eudora Welty . . . and twenty-five more of the century’s best stories!

World's Greatest Short Stories (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

World's Greatest Short Stories (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Author: Various
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-11-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789356612976

Over the decades, short stories have remained the most engaging form of storytelling. Before going on the adventure of writing something lengthier, many of the greatest writers in history began with short stories. This book is an attempt to handpick the best short story writing from the past few decades, with some of the most well-known personalities in the profession. Stories that will make you laugh, cry, grin, or pout from all walks of life. Among the authors are Rudyard Kipling, Rabindranath Tagore, Anton Chekhov, H.G. Wells, Jack Landon, Mark Twain, Dickens, D.H. Lawrence, Leo Tolstoy, Arthur Conan Doyle,

100 Great Short Stories

100 Great Short Stories
Author: James Daley
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 766
Release: 2015-03-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486790215

"This treasury of 100 tales offers a volume of remarkable value to students and readers of short fiction. Selections by masters of the form from all over world include Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Nikolai Gogol, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Anton Chekhov, Joseph Conrad, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, and Henry James"--

THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHORT STORIES

THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHORT STORIES
Author: EMBASSY BOOKS.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2018
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789386450913

The world's greatest short stories features an outstanding array of astonishing narratives by most widely acclaimed classic writers. Every era marks its prelim with a set of far-reaching writers, which have an unusual approach and perspectives that create as the keystone for a whole new generation of literacy demesne. But, still, there are some authors that hold their acknowledged and recognised importance throughout the following epochs. The collectanea includes the three strangers by thomas hardy, a lodging for the night by robert louis stevenson, the angel of the odd by edgar allan poe and facing cane by honoré de balzac, to name a few. This anthology is an amalgam of some of the classic short stories from the early nineteenth century, from around the globe.

International Short Stories: A New Collection of Famous Examples from the Literatures of England, France and America (1910)

International Short Stories: A New Collection of Famous Examples from the Literatures of England, France and America (1910)
Author: William Patten
Publisher:
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781436882781

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Art of the Tale

The Art of the Tale
Author: Daniel Halpern
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 834
Release: 1987-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0140079491

Eighty-one masterpieces by the world's best writers—a surprising, irresistible collection of short stories from around the world.