AMERICAN SHORT STORY MASTERPIECES

As variegated as the American experience itself, this original treasury reflects the vibrant role of the short story in our national literature. Fourteen outstanding tales by famous American authors unfold in settings ranging from the decaying family mansion of Edgar Allan Poe's dark psychological thriller, "The Fall of the House of Usher," to the bustling modern apartment building of John Cheever's domestic drama, "The Enormous Radio." An affordable resource for classroom use, this anthology is also a fine companion for all who appreciate well-crafted tales.