Economical in both size and price. For instructors who prefer not to assign a large and costly book, this selection of short stories is considerably smaller and less expensive than even "compact" editions of other introductory fiction anthologies.
A well-chosen array of significant, classroom proven stories. The third edition offers an enticing selection of fiction that includes traditional classics by such authors as Edgar Allan Poe, Guy de Maupassant, and Flannery O'Connor, as well as recent favorites by important contemporary writers such as Tim O'Brien, Sandra Cisneros, and Amy Tan
Unobtrusive but effective editorial features.
- Chronological arrangement provides a historical framework for understanding the development of the short story form;
- Notes on the authors in an appendix give students biographical background on the writers;
- A glossary defines key terms, such as the elements of fiction.
Flexible enough to be used in a variety of courses. Previous editions have been adopted for courses in introduction to fiction, creative writing, composition, and introduction to literature.