International in scope, these 49 short stories are united by shared inventiveness in storytelling and exceptional literary talent.

Forty-nine short stories, selected for their richness of detail, accurate depictions of human passion, and international scope, fill this collection. The author

Collected here are 49 uncommon stories drawn from the world's greatest essayists, poets, novelists, playwrights, and short story writers.

"This is a wonderful collection of authors from America and around the world. Centuries are covered, making this a great resource for English teachers and any l