Publisher's Synopsis
A perfect alternative to massive fiction anthologies, this brief, affordable collection of 44 short stories from the past three centuries provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the study of fiction. Chronologically organized, the anthology includes classic tales from 19th century authors like Hawthorne, Poe, Jewett, and de Maupassant; 20th century gems by Hawthorne, Irving, Poe, Cather, Hurston, Faulkner, O'Connor, and Richard Wright, among others; and admired stories from contemporary authors like Alice Walker, Jamaica Kincaid, Sherman Alexie, and Jhumpa Lahiri-reflecting a diverse range of writers and styles. 0321882342 / 9780321882349 Fiction Pocket Anthology with NEW MyLiteratureLab Package consists of 0205032133 / 9780205032136 Fiction: A Pocket Anthology (Penguin Academics Series) 0205883583 / 9780205883585 NEW MyLiteratureLab -- Access Card
