The Best American Short Stories
By Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Jack London, O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, H. P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, Herman Melville, Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Bret Harte, Sarah Orne Jewett, Mary Wilkins Freeman, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, William Dean Howells, Edith Wharton, Willa Cather, Louisa May Alcott, Charles W. Chesnutt, William Faulkner, Theodore Dreiser
Length61h 44m
About this audiobook
The Best American Short Stories is a seminal collection that showcases a rich tapestry of American literature, spanning eras and exemplifying a variety of literary styles. From the poignant realism of the late 19th century to the evocative imaginations of the early modern era, this anthology navigates the complexities of American society and the human condition. It illuminates the diversity and significance of the works, including standout pieces that reflect the quintessence of short story artistry. The anthology paints a broad spectrum of emotional and ideological perspectives, making it an indispensable compilation for aficionados of classic American literature. The contributors, an assembly of titans like Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and newer voices like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Willa Cather, bring a diverse range of backgrounds and literary acclaim to the collection. This anthology aligns with seminal movements such as American Romanticism, Realism, and the Harlem Renaissance, weaving a rich narrative tapestry that enhances our understanding of these eras. The varied voices in the collection fuse seamlessly to enrich the reader's perspective of American literary evolution and the social currents that shaped it. 'The Best American Short Stories' offers readers a unique prism through which to view American culture and history. This anthology not only serves as an educational tool but also ignites a dialogue among the eclectic mix of authors whose works are timeless yet reflective of their respective times. Readers seeking to delve deep into the landscape of American literary prowess will find this collection a treasure trove of intellectual engagement and profound insight.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length61 hrs 44 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (Mark Twain)
31Daisy Miller – A Study (Henry James) (pt. 2)
2The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (Mark Twain)
32Bartleby the Scrivener (Herman Melville)
3To Build a Fire (Jack London)
33Benito Cereno (Herman Melville) (pt. 1)
4A Piece of Steak (Jack London)
34Benito Cereno (Herman Melville) (pt. 2)
5An Odyssey of the North (Jack London)
35Desiree’s Baby (Kate Chopin)
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6The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)
36The Open Boat (Stephen Crane)
7The Ransom of Red Chief (O. Henry)
37The Luck of Roaring Camp (Bret Harte)
8The Cop and the Anthem (O. Henry)
38A White Heron (Sarah Orne Jewett)
9A Retrieved Reformation (O. Henry)
39The Revolt of ‘Mother’ (Mary Wilkins Freeman)
10The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe)
40The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
11The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe)
41Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)
12The Pit and the Pendulum (Edgar Allan Poe)
42Ethan Frome (Edith Wharton) (pt. 1)
13The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Edgar Allan Poe)
43Ethan Frome (Edith Wharton) (pt. 2)
14The Black Cat (Edgar Allan Poe)
44Paul’s Case (Willa Cather)
15The Birthmark (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
45The Abbot's Ghost (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 1)
16Rappacini’s Daughter (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
46The Abbot's Ghost (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 2)
17Rip Van Winkle (Washington Irving)
47The Wife of His Youth (Charles W. Chesnutt)
18The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Washington Irving)
48Barn Burning (William Faulkner)
19The Call of Cthulhu (H. P. Lovecraft)
49The Lost Phoebe (Theodore Dreiser)
20At the Mountains of Madness (H. P. Lovecraft) (pt. 1)
50Indian Camp (Ernest Hemingway)
21At the Mountains of Madness (H. P. Lovecraft) (pt. 2)
51Soldier's Home (Ernest Hemingway)
22The Shadow over Innsmouth (H. P. Lovecraft) (pt. 1)
52Big Two-Hearted River (Ernest Hemingway)
23The Shadow over Innsmouth (H. P. Lovecraft) (pt. 2)
53The Willow Walk (Sinclair Lewis)
24An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce)
54An Angel in Disguise (T. S. Arthur) (pt. 1)
25Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce)
55An Angel in Disguise (T. S. Arthur) (pt. 2)
26The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
56A Dark-Brown Dog (Stephen Crane)
27Bernice Bobs Her Hair (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
57The Story of an Hour (Kate Chopin)
28The Turn of the Screw (Henry James) (pt. 1)
58On the Gull's Road (Willa Cather)
29The Turn of the Screw (Henry James) (pt. 2)
59Scarlet Stockings (Louisa May Alcott)
30Daisy Miller – A Study (Henry James) (pt. 1)
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