Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Short Stories: With Introductory Essays On The Great Story Writers is a literary collection edited by William J. Dawson, originally published in 1910. The book includes a selection of short stories by some of the most renowned writers of the time, including Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Guy de Maupassant, and Anton Chekhov. The stories cover a wide range of themes and genres, from horror and mystery to romance and social commentary. Each story is preceded by an introductory essay written by Dawson, which provides a brief biography of the author and an analysis of their writing style and themes. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature and anyone interested in exploring the great short stories of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.