The last 50 years have proved a particularly lively period in the history of the short story form. This new collection gives a full picture of the richness and

The short story is one of the most varied and exciting genres in American literature. This collection brings together many of its finest examples from the early

Among the first tales by an American writer, the title story and "Rip Van Winkle" marked the entry of Washington Irving into world literature. Also includes "Th

A selection of the best and most representative contemporary American short fiction from 1970 to 2020, including such authors as Ursula K. LeGuin, Toni Cade Bam