Truly great short stories

[Janine]

I really liked this story. Even though I didn't understand it the first time I read it..lol

And I second most of the suggestions mentioned above. I obviously forgot to mention O Henry, he's a genius. Kate Chopin is brilliant as well.

Nossa, we are currently doing "Sons and Lovers" - revitalized the reading and discussion of S&L thread. Maybe you would consider joining us. This book by Lawrence was one of his first and the first one that established him as a prominent author. It is a great book. Anyone else intereted please check out our thread. So far we have a number of enthusiastic participants. It should be a stimulating and lively discussion. I believe the book is available online, on this site.

[Nossa]

Nossa, we are currently doing "Sons and Lovers" - revitalized the reading and discussion of S&L thread. Maybe you would consider joining us. This book by Lawrence was one of his first and the first one that established him as a prominent author. It is a great book. Anyone else intereted please check out our thread. So far we have a number of enthusiastic participants. It should be a stimulating and lively discussion. I believe the book is available online, on this site.

I have Son and Lovers... I studied part of it during my Practical Criticism course...and I read part of it myself. I loved D.H. Lawrence through it actually. Right now, I have to finish two novels, to start another two for my novel course. I'll try my best to join in though

[applepie]

Try some of Poe's short stories. You should be able to find them in collections, and you are likely to get ones like The Telltale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Cask of Amontillado (sp). I also like one call the Black Cat written by Edgar Allen Poe as well. Enjoy your reading ~Meg~

[Janine]

I have Son and Lovers... I studied part of it during my Practical Criticism course...and I read part of it myself. I loved D.H. Lawrence through it actually. Right now, I have to finish two novels, to start another two for my novel course. I'll try my best to join in though

Nossa, that would be great if you could, especially since you have studied in in a course. I can understand your being busy with other books. Our discussion has gotten underway but only today did we start and we have not yet brooched major issues - all of us are still reading the book. A few participants are going to pop in occasionally, so you could do the samel they, too, are busy with other things.

Stanley - another good story would be "Odour of Chrysanthamums", which we are also currently discussing in Lawrence short story thread...not sure if I mentioned that earlier on. I also like the Lawrence story "Things" very much.

[Metanoia]

"The gold bug" or "The system of Dr. Tarr and professor Fether by Edgar Allan Poe. The gold-bug is beyond brilliant the later is beyond bizzare, between the two you will get a good grasp of poe. Poe is the Einstein of short stories. ALL HAIL POE

[Nico87]

Maugham, anyone?

[aswelch]

it has an acquired taste but they are truely under read so I recommend:

JD Salinger "nine stories" and his other works, which are MUCH better than "catcher" which you can find full text here http://www.freeweb.hu/tchl/salinger/

[Zybahn]

Some great stuff mentioned here. I would recommend Nikolai Gogol, especially his collection Diary of a Madman and Other Stories. The works of Anton Chekhov are also quite brilliant. For more modern work, you can try Raymond Carver, particularly his collection What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and anything by Katherine Mansfield.

[ReynardtheFox]

Novella/Novelette

The Death of Ivan Illych - Tolstoy

The last month or so of a man approaching his end. Pretty heart-breaking stuff.

[Saprina]

I am looking for interesting and surprising short stories because I am interested in this field of literature


Who is the most famous short-stories writer?
Could you give me useful sites please?

I am waiting for you
With my best regard
Thanks a lot

[Nossa]

You might wanna check out this thread:

http://www.online-literature.com/for...ad.php?t=28750

It's got many recommendations. You can also find many of these stories on LitNet.

[Dori]

Recently in my American literature class we have been reading some of Ambrose Bierce's short stories. "The Horseman in the Sky" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" are exquisite.

[stlukesguild]

Recently in my American literature class we have been reading some of Ambrose Bierce's short stories. "The Horseman in the Sky" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" are exquisite.

[ktd222]

Recently in my American literature class we have been reading some of Ambrose Bierce's short stories. "The Horseman in the Sky" and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" are exquisite.

I just read The Horseman in the Sky because of your recommendation, Stlukesguild. You're right, what an amazing story! It broke my heart to see the relationship between the father and son "turned" out this way.

[Dori]

I just read The Horseman in the Sky because of your recommendation, Stlukesguild. You're right, what an amazing story! It broke my heart to see the relationship between the father and son "turned" out this way.

He quoted my recommendation (see my post), but I'm glad you enjoyed it.