Oysters by Anton Chekhov
The short story Oysters by Anton Chekhov was published originally in the Dec 1884 issue of Budilnik magazine. It was later included into Chekhov’s 1886 collection Motley Stories.
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Rain by W. Somerset Maugham
Rain by W. Somerset Maugham was originally published as “Miss Thompson” in the April 1921 issue of the American literary magazine The Smart Set, and was included in the collection of stories The Trembling of a Leaf.
The Man with Two Left Feet by P. G. Wodehouse
The Man with Two Left Feet by P. G. Wodehouse was published in 1917 in the short story collection The Man with Two Left Feet, and Other Stories.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F Scott Fitzgerald
Today, F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for his novels, but in his lifetime, he achieved fame as one of America’s most gifted short story writers. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F Scott Fitzgerald, a witty and fantastical satire about aging, is one of his most memorable stories.
A Painful Case by James Joyce
A Painful Case by James Joyce was published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story details a platonic affair between an isolated man and a married woman, the breaking off of the affair, and its aftermath.
3 Poems by Emily Dickinson
For these 3 Poems by Emily Dickinson we feature, In a Library, Psalm of the Day and The Butterfly’s Day. Like most of her work, these were published after her death in 1886.
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
One of Kafka’s most famous works, Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect.
Book of the Month August 2024
Quizlit’s Book of the Month August 2024 is Table for Two by Amor Towles. A brilliant, richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories, including a novella featuring one of his most beloved characters.
12 Best Irish Books to Read
Ireland has a long and impressive history of great literature. We’ve selected classics such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula as well as some contemporary masterpieces by Sebastian Barry and Anne Enright. Enjoy 12 Best Irish Books to Read!
Fear by Guy de Maupassant
Fear by Guy de Maupassant was first published in the October 23, 1882 issue of Le Gaulois. The short story tells of incidents of fear on the deck of a boat bound for Africa.