The Oxford Book of Short Stories by V. S. Pritchett (Hardcover)

“The Oxford Book of Short Stories” is an anthology of short stories edited by V. S. Pritchett, a renowned English literary critic, biographer, and novelist. It was first published in 1981 by Oxford University Press and contains a diverse selection of short stories from some of the most celebrated writers in English literature.

The book includes 37 stories that range in style, tone, and subject matter, showcasing the versatility and depth of the short story form. The stories selected by Pritchett are drawn from a wide range of periods and regions, including stories from the early 19th century to contemporary times, and writers from different parts of the world such as India, Australia, Ireland, and America.

The book features works by famous writers such as Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, James Joyce, D. H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, Virginia Woolf, and Ernest Hemingway, as well as lesser-known writers whose works Pritchett believed deserved greater recognition.

Overall, “The Oxford Book of Short Stories” is a valuable collection that offers readers an excellent introduction to the art of the short story and a broad range of voices and perspectives within the genre.