The Heath Introduction to Fiction

by John J. Clayton (Editor)

This affordable, chronologically arranged anthology features 72 short stories carefully selected for their representation of international voices and techniques, their significance in the development of fiction, and their educational and thematic value. Selections are weighted toward the modern and contemporary, with a fair representation of earlier stories. Story groupings help instructors shape thematic units, and help students recognize thematic and technical points of comparison between readings. Multiple stories by the same author allow students to compare works and analyze the evolution of the writer's literary technique.

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories

879 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Thea]

The editor of this book is one of my favorite professors from college. This collection includes some stunning selections.