The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction

One of the most celebrated writers and teachers of fiction, Richard Bausch, pairs his insight and inspiration with Norton’s trusted editorial standards to deliver the finest teaching anthology available. The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction, Shorter Edition features 73 works–many of them new to this edition–by 69 authors, offering a broad collection of short stories with the most thoughtful annotations and apparatus on the market. With a new “Authors in Depth” feature, an extensive Reviews and Commentaries section, and expanded coverage of Writers on Writing, the Shorter Eighth Edition provides a wealth of criticism of key works and authors, as well as the opportunity to look deeper into the craft of fiction.