Great Short Stories of the World by Reader’s Digest

Classic short fiction from around the world

Good Condition – vintage book with light cover and edge wear and a handwritten inscription.

Great Short Stories of the World gathers a broad selection of memorable fiction from different countries, periods and literary traditions. The anthology includes stories by major writers alongside lesser-known works, moving through humour, romance, suspense, tragedy and the supernatural. Brief, self-contained narratives make the collection easy to browse while the range of voices reveals how writers across cultures approach character and human conflict. Presented in a substantial Reader’s Digest edition, it is an inviting library of international storytelling for both casual reading and literary discovery.