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Great Short Stories of the World is an anthology that gathers iconic tales from a diverse roster of authors. From Steinbeck’s “The Leader of the People” and Maugham’s “Mr. Know‑all” to Chekhov’s “Vanka” and Wilde’s “The Happy Prince,” the collection showcases a spectrum of narrative voices. The volume also includes pieces such as Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” Joyce’s “The Boarding House,” and Jackson’s classic “The Lottery,” presenting readers with stories that span themes of family, society, morality, and human experience across cultural borders. The anthology serves as both an introduction to essential short fiction and a reference for lovers of world literature.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Isak Dinesen
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