How about the selected short stories from 2005?

They are probably selected based on their popularity and significance in the literary world. Well - known and highly regarded short stories are more likely to be included.

Love is a common theme. For example, stories might show different forms of love like romantic love in 'The Gift of the Magi' or selfless love. Another theme is moral lessons, such as in 'The Necklace' which teaches about the perils of vanity.

I'm not entirely sure about the exact selection process. But I think they might select stories based on their historical significance. Maybe they look for stories that were popular or influential during their time of publication.

I'm not entirely sure, but they might be selected based on their representativeness of American culture.

I haven't read all the stories in 'Short Cuts Selected Stories' specifically. But generally, such a collection might include a variety of tales. Some could be about human relationships, like friendships and family bonds. Others might focus on personal growth and the challenges people face in life.

Another interesting one could be 'The Lady, or the Tiger?'. It's a thought - provoking story where a man is forced to choose between two doors, one with a lady and the other with a tiger, and the reader is left to wonder which he chose.

I'm not entirely sure, but probably based on their literary merit, uniqueness, and relevance to the readership of The New Yorker.

The list of selected short stories of Maurpassant is as follows: The Three Musketeers 2. Eugenie Grandet 3. The Maiden with Flaxen Hair 4 "Nose" The Last Leaf Marion Blumente 7 Nicolas Cardoso Pascal Pascal Bernardo Bernardo Nimo The End of Bernardo Bernardo Nimo The Ugly Duckling Counterfeit Coin Makers Wild Swan Tracking the Little Goldfish Bernardo Bernardo Nimo's childhood The Poor A Shopper's Story Revenge of the Nose Francois Bernardo Troyes 20 Cosette

The stories in 'Selected Short Stories' might have diverse characteristics. They could vary in themes, such as love, adventure, or mystery. The writing styles may also differ, some could be more descriptive while others are fast - paced. And the characters in these stories are likely to be well - developed, each with their own personalities and motives.

It could be that they are selected through a review process. Editors might look for works that are both engaging and educational. For poetry, they may seek out pieces that have a certain rhythm or use of imagery. For short stories, they might choose ones with strong character development and interesting plots. They may also consider the diversity of voices and perspectives represented in the works.