| These stories on this page are
not contemporary. Most go back to the early 20th and late 19th
Centuries. You may like them better than the current stories on
pages one and two, but, but liking is still not quite the
point.. I believe you can learn from them. Don't be
afraid. Plunge right in. .(The links below take you to
other people's web sites. While you are visiting, take the time
to look around and see what else they have to offer.) |
| The Rocking Horse
Winner by D.H. Lawrence One of the better classic short stories A fantasy (of sorts) about a boy, his mother, money, and a magical rocking horse that helps him pick winners at the races. . Learn more about D.H. Lawrence |
The Chorus Girl by
Anton Chekhov
Early and much loved Chekov story with a surprise ending. Learn more about Anton Chekhov |
The Girls in
Their Summer Dresses by Irwin Shaw Here is a "modern short story by a modern master. Here is a "modern" short story by a modern master Learn more about Irwin Shaw |
Enemies by Anton
Chekhov Chekov may or may not have invented the modern short story, but a story like this makes it easy to see why so many people believe he did. |
| The
White Heron, by Sarah Orne Jewett A 19th Century Classic Learn More About Sarah Orne Jewett |
The
Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell A good old fashioned adventure story Learn More About Richard Connell |
The Open Boat
by Stephen Crane Based upon an event in the author's life Read more about Stephan Crane |
Counterparts
by James Joyce More than one hundred years after it was written, this story still does not sound old fashioned. Learn more about James Joyce |