The World's Greatest Short Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)

The Dover Thrift Editions library of classic literature, debuting in 1990, has been a top choice for teachers, students, librarians, and recreational readers around the world. Dover's longstanding mission of exceptional value has consistently offered excellence in classic fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry. Dover Thrift Editions are low-priced, compact (5"x8"), complete and unabridged.

In addition to single-title books, Dover offers anthologies in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Readers can explore Thrift Editions of short stories, literary collections, poetry, gothic and horror, sci-fi/fantasy, crime/mystery/thrillers, and more. All Thrift Editions are available in easy-to-carry paperback versions, and most titles are also available for the Kindle e-reader.

The World's Greatest Short Stories (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories) is a collection of prime examples of the classic short story, featuring enduring literary treasures that will be invaluable to anyone who appreciates the finely turned tale. This anthology includes works by renowned authors such as Herman Melville (Bartleby the Scrivener), Leo Tolstoy (The Death of Ivan Ilyich), Rudyard Kipling (The Man Who Would Be King), Thomas Mann (The Path to the Cemetery), D.H. Lawrence (The Prussian Officer), James Joyce (Araby), Ernest Hemingway (A Clean, Well-Lighted Place), John Updike (A & P), Guy de Maupassant (The Necklace), Charlotte Perkins Gilman (The Yellow Wallpaper), Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (The Fortune-Teller), Anton Chekhov (The Lady with the Toy Dog), and Rainer Maria Rilke (How Old Timofei Died with a Song), among many others.

Whether you are a teacher, student, librarian, or recreational reader, the Dover Thrift Editions offer exceptional value and a wide range of classic literature to explore. From timeless short stories to comprehensive anthologies, these low-priced, compact, and complete editions provide an excellent reading experience for lovers of classic fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry.

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