I have no clue when 'Driftglass' was written. Maybe you can look for reviews or critiques of the story that might mention the date of its creation.
I don't know who the author of the 'driftglass short story' is. There could be many authors with such a story, and without more information, it's hard to determine.
Since I don't have the details of the 'driftglass short story', it might be about love and loss. Maybe it tells the story of a character who loses someone or something important and then has to find a way to move forward. It could also be about a discovery, perhaps a scientific or a personal discovery that changes the protagonist's life.
Sorry, I don't have that information. But you could check literary databases or ask at a bookstore.
The short story 'The Lottery' was written in 1948.
I'm not sure exactly when it was written. It could depend on various factors like the author's inspiration and schedule.
Sorry, I don't have the specific date when 'The Hitchhicker' was written. But you could try looking it up in a library or on dedicated literature websites.
I have no idea when the short story 'Swimming' was written. Maybe you can search on literary review websites or ask experts in the field.
I'm not sure exactly when it was written. You might need to check with a literature expert or do some in-depth research.
The short story 'The Necklace' was written by Guy de Maupassant in 1884.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when the very first short story was written as it depends on various factors and different definitions of what constitutes a short story. But some early examples date back centuries ago.