The Siege of Berlin by Alphonse Daudet
The Siege of Berlin by Alphonse Daudet was published in 1871 and is set during the Franco-Prussian War. It follows a group of French soldiers as they attempt to survive a brutal winter in Berlin.
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The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell
The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell was originally published in 1852. It appears in the short story collection The Old Nurse’s Story and other tales.
The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence
The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence was first published in July 1926, in Harper’s Bazaar and subsequently appeared in the first volume of Lawrence’s collected short stories.
Comrade Bingo by P. G. Wodehouse
Comrade Bingo by P. G. Wodehouse features the young gentleman Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in London in May 1922.
A Charming Woman by Jerome K. Jerome
A Charming Woman by Jerome K. Jerome is included in his short story collection Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green published in 1891. A Charming Woman is a touching short story about a young charming woman known by all citizens.
The Postmaster by Alexander Pushkin
The Postmaster by Alexander Pushkin was first published in 1892. It appears in Pushkin’s short story collection The Queen of Spades and Other Stories.
Two Gallants by James Joyce
Two Gallants by James Joyce was published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It tells the story of two Irishmen who are frustrated with their lack of achievement in life and rely on the exploitation of others to live.
Regret by Guy de Maupassant
Regret by Guy de Maupassant Regret was published in 1883. It’s a beautifully written story about Monsieur Saval, who in old age looks back on his life with regret.
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill
A Rose of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill was published in 1893. It later appears in the short story collection The King of Schnorrers.
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde first appeared in print in the newspaper The World in June 1887. A short touching story about a man, who is poor, but becomes rich through an act of kindness.