The three masters of the world's short stories referred to Twain of the United States, Dostoevsky of Russia, and Faulkner of the United Kingdom. Their works were deeply loved by readers and regarded as the pinnacle of the world's short story art. Twain was an important figure in the history of American literature. His works were featured by humor, irony, and irony, and he was hailed as the "pioneer of American literature." His masterpieces include The Adventures of Tom sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Dostoevsky was another important figure in the history of Russian literature. His works were deeply criticized by society and human suffering as the theme, and he was known as the "father of Russian novels." His masterpieces include Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Faulkner is an important figure in the history of English literature. His works are featured by complex plots and non-linear structures, and he is known as the "father of modern novels". His masterpieces include The Sound and the Fury and Birds of Virgil. These were deeply loved by readers. Their works had a profound influence on the literature and art of later generations.