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- “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. While not exactly a philosophical or political tale like our first two examples, this twisty short story from Dahl does delve into some shady moral territory.
- “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. A perennial feature in many a high school syllabus, Shirley Jackson’s best-known short story clinically details an unusual ritual that takes place in a small town.
- “How to Become a Writer” by Lorrie Moore. Told in the second person point of view, this story from Moore’s debut anthology Self-Help takes an honest look at the inner life of a struggling artist.
- “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian. In the Social Media Age, no short story has gone viral the way this New Yorker contribution from Roupenian has. Arriving at the height of #MeToo, it begins with 20-year-old Margot embarking on the early stages of flirtation with an older man, Robert.
Enjoy a collection of 160 short stories from various authors, genres and periods. Browse the list of titles and click to read online or download the PDF file.
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Aug 19, 2020 · A list of short stories that have become cultural artifacts, from Washington Irving to Kristen Roupenian. Learn about their plots, adaptations, and references in popular media and literature.
Read and download over 1000 public domain short stories from various genres and authors. Browse, search, and discover the best works from history's best writers.
