Greatest American Short Stories : Book Paperback

Oh, for the years I have not lived, but only dreamed of living.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Two men kidnap a wealthy man’s son and hold him for ransom, but soon discover they got more than they bargained for (The Ransom of Red Chief). A pla… 

This curated selection contains ten of the greatest American short stories ever written, including famous stories such as Herman Melville’s Bartleby, the Scrivener, as well as lesser-known ones like Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown. Featuring a wide variety of authors including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jack London, and Edgar Allan Poe, this collection is sure to pique the interest of any reader.”