His Father’s Son by Edith Wharton
His Father’s Son by Edith Wharton was first published in 1909. It confronts questions of paternity and illegitimacy when a young man is about to get married.
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Micromegas by Voltaire
Micromegas by Voltaire was first published in 1752. The novella is an early example in the literary genre of science fiction and has its place in the development of the history of literature.
The Signal by Vsevolod Garshin
The Signal by Vsevolod Garshin was written in 1887. This tale, by one of Russia’s Short Story Masters, tells of railway worker encounter with a mysterious signal that triggers profound anxiety and fear.
The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley
The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley was first published in 1833. It tells the story of a man named Winzy, who drinks an elixir which makes him immortal.
The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant
Originally published in 1884, The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant is a tale of love and betrayal set in the French countryside. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant It was after dinner,…
Water Lilies by Louisa May Alcott
Water Lilies by Louisa May Alcott was first published in 1888 as part of the short story collection A Garland for Girls.
Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens
First published in 1850, Three Detective Anecdotes by Charles Dickens was an early example of the detective genre.
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce
One of Twins by Ambrose Bierce was first published in The San Francisco Examiner on October 28, 1888 and was included in Bierce’s 1893 collection of supernatural tales Can Such Things Be?
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Notes was first published in the journal Epoch in 1864. It is a first-person narrative in the form of a “confession” and was originally titled A Confession.
Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury
Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury first appeared in Planet Stories Winter 1944 edition. The short story explores themes of war, resurrection, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the use of advanced technology.