Somerset Maugham is the acknowledged master of the short story & his full range is represented in this collection In acclaimed stories such as ' Rain' ' The Letter' ' The Vessel of Wrath' & ' The Alien Corn' Maugham illustrates his wry perception of human weakness & his genius for evoking compelling drama & an acute sense of time & place ...

Selected & Introduced by David Stuart Davies Short Stories from the Nineteenth Century is a wonderful collection of classic stories specially selected & introduced by David Stuart Davies These are tales from the golden age of the great storytellers presenting evocative snapshots from that bygone era while at the same time providing engaging entertainment & stimulation for the modern reader All emotions are catered for in the offerings by Charles Dickens Oscar Wilde HGWells Arthur Conan Doyle Robert Louis Stevenson Bram Stoker Mrs Gaskell O Henry Anthony Trollope Thomas Hardy Wilkie Collins Guy de Maupassant Anton Chekhov Charlotte Perkins Gillman & Charles Lamb Through their words the rich pageant of yesterday springs to vibrant life Each story has its own introduction & there is a set of informative notes This volume is ideal reading for the student as well as those who relish a good tale well told ...

Here is the perfect introduction to contemporary fiction from the world's most spoken language These eight short stories with parallel translations offer students at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature without having constantly to refer to a dictionary Richly diverse in themes & styles the stories are by both new & well-established writers & range from a story by Li Rui about the honest simplicity of a Shanxi farmer to a story by Ma Yuan exposing the seamy underside of contemporary urban society Complete with notes these selections make excellent reading in either language ...

Short Stories in English for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional & captivating short stories for adult & young adult learners 240 pages Richards Olly ...

Short Stories in French for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional & captivating short stories for adult & young adult learners 272 pages Richards Olly ...

Short Stories in German for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional & captivating short stories for adult & young adult learners 256 pages Richards Olly ...

This new volume of eight short stories offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original with the aid of parallel translations The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade & reflect a rich diversity of styles & themes Complete with notes the stories make excellent reading in either language ...

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional & captivating short stories for adult & young adult learners 224 pages Richards Olly ...

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian & in English translation Including stories by Calvino Benni Sciascia & Levi this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture & literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool ...

Here is the perfect introduction to contemporary Japanese fiction Featuring many stories appearing in English for the first time this collection with parallel translations offers students at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature without having to constantly consult a dictionary Richly diverse in themes & styles the stories are by well-known writers-like Haruki Murakami & Banana Yoshimoto-as well as by emerging voices Complete with notes these selections make excellent reading in either language ...