World's Greatest Short Stories Pocket Book

World's Greatest Short Stories Pocket BookShort stories remain the most interesting form of story telling over the centuries. Many of the greatest writers to have lived, started with short stories, before embarking on the journey of writing something longer. This book is an attempt to handpick the greatest works in short story writing over the years, including some of the most recognizable names in the field of literature. Stories from all slices of life, which will make you laugh, cry, smile

And as if things weren't bad enough already

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Read by Douglas Hodge

especially one you have made yourself

are opposed to the tragedian’s coming

and suddenly Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control

and explains how ordinary people should act if they find themselves in similar scenarios

he entrusts it to an old comrade in arms from WW2: Captain Francis Blake

Narga the Sea Monster

punchy language with simple

or pelted with eggs

turns on its once greatest asset

they are also ignorant of American ways – and bring with them a multitude of baffling customs