Universal Atlas of the Short Story

With this volume, the editors of the Universal Atlas of the Short Story offer a dizzying kaleidoscope of stories, plots, and flavors, taking the reader on a journey around the world. The book brings together the best of literature from every continent, from Arthur Schnitzler, Gregory of Tours, Henry James, and Herodotus to Jack London, James Joyce, Juan Rulfo, and Julio Cortázar. Each story concludes with insightful commentary from the editors, who are profound connoisseurs and admirers of the texts that comprise this collection.