Short Fiction : An Introductory Anthology

by Gerald Lynch

Showcasing 58 short stories from the early nineteenth century to the present, Short An Introductory Anthology, second edition, treats readers to a collection of works by Canadian and internationally acclaimed writers. Tracing the evolution of the short story, this anthology ignites readers’ imaginations with its diversity of voices, themes, literary techniques, and writing styles.

Genres: Anthologies

1382 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Gerald Lynch was born on a farm at Lough Egish in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, and grew up in Canada. His latest novel is *Plaguing Jake,* published in 2024 by At Bay Press. *The Dying Detective* (2020) was the concluding novel of a trilogy comprising *Omphalos* and *Missing Children.* These novels were preceded by *Troutstream,* *Exotic Dancers,* and two books of short stories, *Kisbey* and *One’s Company.* He has published numerous short stories, essays, and reviews, as well as having edited a number of books. He has also authored two books of non-fiction, *Stephen Leacock: Humour and Humanity* and *The One and the Many: Canadian Short Story Cycles.* He has been the recipient of a few awards, including the gold award for short fiction in Canada’s National Magazine Awards.

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology contains 100 stories, some of which are well known while others are not. An attempt has been made to feature the writing of authors who were born in Canada or who spent a significant part of their lives there. That being said, there are samples of writing from different geographical areas as well. Some stories are short, while a few might qualify as novellas. Some stories are traditional in structure while others are more experimental. It took me a long time to work my way through this volume, but in general I found the effort worthwhile.