by A. S. Byatt
First published 1998
Dive into a treasury of short stories from the finest writers of the English language. From Thomas Hardy's tale of a bride's sudden escape on her wedding day to Graham Greene's crime thriller set amid the London Blitz, these little-known gems showcase the depth and range of literary genius. Byatt's curated collection offers a portal into the human experience - joy, sorrow, love, and loss - through the eyes of the masters.
Genres: short-stories, classic-literature, anthologies, 20th-century, british-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, literary-masters
Setting: England
Period: 20th-century
480 pages · Paperback · Oxford University Press