The Essential Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects one of the author's most popular novellas, "At the Mountain of Madness," and six of his most famous short stories, including "The Call of Cthulhu," "The Shadow Out of Time," "The Dunwich Horror," "The Colour of Space," "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," and "The Whisperer in the Darkness." These hair-raising tales have inspired generations of authors and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. This edition contains a new introduction by Peter Cannon.
A collection of Edgar Allan Poe's horror and mystery stories.
The Collected Stories of William Faulkner
Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of James Fenimore Cooper.
"The sea" concludes this collection, with 15 tales of energy and passion, including the novel "The sea wolf."
John Griffith "Jack" London was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12th, 1876 in San Francisco.
In this selection of his best work, O. Henry is represented by sixty-two tales--among them the memorable "The Gift of the Magi," "Mammon and the Archer," and "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen."
Stories based on human life.
These are stories that add immeasurably to our perception of Cather's range and complexity.
Crane had signed on as seaman , and the boat left for Cuba on New Year's Day , 1897. It sank the second day out , and Crane survived the shipwreck with three other men in a ten - foot dinghy . Each of the thirty hours in rolling seas ...
In American Literature Edith Wharton is much beloved. Her stories are exquisite whether they be novels or short stories. A wonderful experience to read.