 Five Great Short Stories
by Anton Chekhov
Masterfully written tales by one of the greatest practitioners of the form. Stories include "The Black Monk," "The House with the Mezzanine," "The Peasants," "Gooseberries," and "The Lady with the Toy Dog."
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| |  Heart of Darkness
by Joseph Conrad
Dark allegory of a journey up the Congo River and the narrator's encounter with the mysterious Mr. Kurtz. Masterly blend of adventure, character study, psychological penetration. For many, Conrad's finest, most enigmatic story.
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 Dubliners
by James Joyce
A fine and accessible introduction to the work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers, this collection features 15 tales, including a masterpiece of the short-story genre, "The Dead."
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| |  Notes from the Underground
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Darkly fascinating short novel depicts the struggles of a doubting, supremely alienated protagonist in a world of relative values. Embraces moral, religious, political, and social themes. Authoritative Constance Garnett translation. New introduction.
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 The Overcoat and Other Short Stories
by Nikolai Gogol
Four outstanding works by great 19th-century Russian author: "The Nose," "Old-Fashioned Farmers," "The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarrelled with Ivan Nikiforovich," and "The Overcoat."
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| |  Selected Short Stories
by D. H. Lawrence
Seven of the best Lawrence stories, each turning on some facet of sexual feeling, attitude, or convention: "The Prussian Officer," "The Shadow in the Rose Garden," "The White Stocking," "Daughters of the Vicar," "The Christening," more.
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 A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
by James Joyce
A fictional re-creation of Joyce's early life, this novel is a powerful portrait of the coming of age of a young man of unusual intelligence, sensitivity, and character.
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| |  Lord Jim
by Joseph Conrad
A young ship's officer abandons his imperiled vessel and its passengers only to survive and face scorn, guilt, and his own need for atonement. Inexpensive, unabridged edition. Author's Note.
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 Under Western Eyes
by Joseph Conrad
Political turmoil convulses 19th-century Russia as an assassination, government intrigue, and betrayal force a young student to come to terms with accountability and human integrity.
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| |  The Man Who Knew Too Much
by G. K. Chesterton
These 8 tales by the creator of detective-priest Father Brown trace the activities of Horne Fisher, who investigates crime amid upper-crust society in pre–World War I Britain. "Dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric." — The Armchair Detective.
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 Bernice Bobs Her Hair and Other Stories
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This brilliant anthology includes 6 of Fitzgerald's most popular stories: "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," the title tale, "The Offshore Pirate," "The Ice Palace," "The Jelly Bean," and "May Day."
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| |  Heart of Darkness Thrift Study Edition
by Joseph Conrad
Includes the unabridged text of Conrad's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.
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 Almayer's Folly
by Joseph Conrad
Conrad's first novel recounts the struggles of a Dutch merchant whose dreams are undermined by his own greed and prejudice. It is the tale of a man's inability to escape his self-delusion and of the tragic results.
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