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Classic Reader: "The Wayside. Introductory." by Nathaniel Hawthorne
"The Wayside. Introductory." was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and named after The Wayside in Concord where he lived until he died. A young friend visits Hawthorne and implores him to write a sequel to "A Wonder-Book" in this short...
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Classic Reader: The Yarkand Manner by H. H. Munro
H.H. Munro, also known as Saki, was a British writer known for his short stories. Read "The Yarkand Manner" short story as an example of his writing style.
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Classic Reader: "Useless Beauty" by Guy De Maupassant
In "Useless Beauty" a Count and Countess have been married for eleven years and have seven children. The Countess holds a profound secret in this short story. Read the full text of this story by Guy de Maupassant.
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Alex: Story Elements
During this lesson, students will analyze what distinguishes the stories they love. Reading and reviewing their favorite books will help students begin to identify elements of a story. Students have the opportunity to navigate the...
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Classic Reader: The Young King by Oscar Wilde
"The Young King" is a short story about a prince who is about to become the king who has dreams the night before his coronation about the suffering of those less fortunate. Read the full text of this Oscar Wilde short story.
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Classic Reader: "The Wood of the Dead" by Algernon Blackwood
In this classic horror story, will a traveler be lured into the wood of the dead? Read the full text of the short story by Algernon Blackwood.
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Classic Reader: The Youngest Miss Piper by Bret Harte
"The Youngest Miss Piper" is a short story revolving around a woman of marrying age who is "a little deaf". Read the full text of this story written by Bret Harte.
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Classic Reader: "An Unfinished Race" by Ambrose Bierce
A man accepted a bet that he could run 11 miles and disappears while running. Read the full text of the short story "An Unfinished Race" by Ambrose Bierce.
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Classic Reader: "The Whale Cure" by Louis Becke
Sitting inside a deceased whale was once considered a way to cure rheumatism. This short story by Louis Becke centers around this concept. Read the full text on this site.
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Classic Reader: "The White Ship" by h.p. Lovecraft
Read the full text of the short story "The White Ship" by science fiction and horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
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Classic Reader: "A Winter Round Up" by Andy Adams
Read the full text of the short story "A Winter Round-Up" by Andy Adams on this site.
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Classic Reader: A Yellow Dog by Bret Harte
Read the full text of "A Yellow Dog". This is a short story about an irrepressible dog by the author Bret Harte.
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Classic Reader: A Tiger's Skin
Read the full text of the short story "A Tiger's Skin" by W.W. Jacobs.
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Classic Reader: Titbottom's Spectacle
"Titbottom's Spectacles" is a humorous short story by American writer and public speaker George William Curtis. Read the full text on this site.
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Classic Reader: The Tree
Read the short story "The Tree" by American horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft.
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Classic Reader: A Trick O' Trade
Read the full text of the short story "A Trick O' Trade" by John Fox Jr.
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Classic Reader: The Vision of Milli the Slave
Read the full text of the short story "The Vision of Milli the Slave" by Louis Becke.
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Classic Reader: The Vision of Tom Chuff
Read the full text of the short story "The Vision of Tom Chuff" by supernatural fiction writer Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
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Classic Reader: Forewarned by H. H. Munro
Read the full text of the short story Forewarned by H. H. Munro. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Classic Reader: The Golden Honeymoon by Ring Lardner
Read the full text of the short story The Golden Honeymoon by Ring Lardner. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Classic Reader: Some Words With a Mummy by Edgar Allan Poe
Read the full text of the short story Some Words with a Mummy by Edgar Allan Poe. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Classic Reader: "The Documents in the Case" by Henry Cuyler Bunner
Read the full text of the short story "The Documents in the Case" by Henry Cuyler Bunner.
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Classic Reader: "The White Rose Road" by Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett was inspired to write "The White Rose Road" by a trip she took to an old farm. Read the descriptive short story on this site.
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Classic Reader: "Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is known as the father of the Victorian ghost story. In "Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling" a ghost is in search of its lost legal papers. Read the full text on this site.