Art of the Short Story, The

This affordably-priced collection presents masterpieces of short fiction from 52 of the greatest story writers of all time.  From Sherwood Anderson to Virginia Woolf, this anthology encompasses a rich global and historical mix of the very best works of short fiction and presents them in a way students will find accessible, engaging, and relevant.  The book's unique integration of biographical and critical background gives students a more intimate understanding of the works and their authors.