Best English Short Stories I

by Giles Gordon (Editor), David Hughes (Editor)

An anthology of English short fiction includes the works of such well-known writers as Ruth Rendell, William Trevor, Peter Carey and Edna O'Brien. "[This book's] arrival is a cause for celebration, since it demonstrates, among other things, that the short story flourishes outside of America... This selection from English-speaking writers (excluding only the U.S.) displays a far greater diversity of styles and subjects than the average American story annual... An essential collection for short-story readers." - Kirkus Reviews

Genres: Short Stories

300 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1991

About the author

Giles Gordon was the son of the architect Esmé Gordon. He was brought up in Edinburgh but moved to London where he worked as a literary agent. He edited Drama quarterly and was The Spectator's theatre critic. He published six novels and three collections of short stories. He also edited many collections of short stories and the Saltire Society's magazine, New Saltire.