DescriptionPelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881 ? 1975), a native of Guildford, England, was probably the greatest writer of comedy in the 20th century. With each passing year, his work continues to grow in popularity. Jeeves, the omniscient, highly competent valet, and…
DescriptionThe Lost Phoebe by Theodore Dreiser An old midwestern farmer tries to adjust himself to his new life as a widower. To Build a Fire by Jack London A young man in Alaska elects to go on a cross country journey in mid-winter against the…
DescriptionGuy de Maupassant, (1850 - 1893), a native of Normandy, wrote in a bold and vigorous style that moves inexorably along clear plot lines. He had an astonishing capacity for creating believable characters, and he wasted little ink in putting his stories in…
DescriptionHorror and the supernatural are the background of Bierce's short stories. His style is marked by vivid description, grim situations, and sardonic twists of fate. In terms of technique, he was far ahead of his time and his short stories are among the very…
