What are some famous short stories and why are they renowned?

One famous short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's well-known for its shocking twist and exploration of human nature under pressure.

One must - read classic short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple, Jim and Della, who are very poor but deeply in love. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It's a beautiful tale about selfless love and sacrifice.

There are several famous short stories. 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury is notable for its imaginative take on time travel. 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is famous for its intense psychological drama. These stories have captured readers' imaginations for years with their creativity and depth.

It usually has a concise plot and well-developed characters. The language is often vivid and engaging.

One of the most famous fiction authors is J.K. Rowling. She created the Harry Potter series which has captured the hearts of millions around the world. The series follows the adventures of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is renowned for creating the detective character Sherlock Holmes. His stories have captivated readers for generations. Doyle's detailed and logical plots made his detective stories highly popular.

Some well - known children short stories include 'Cinderella'. It's about a kind - hearted girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets her happy ending with the help of a fairy godmother. 'Snow White' is another famous one. Snow White is persecuted by her jealous stepmother, the queen, but is saved by seven dwarfs and a prince. Also, 'Hansel and Gretel' is a classic. Two children get lost in the forest and find a witch's house made of candy.

Another is 'The Three Little Pigs'. In this story, three pigs build their houses - one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. The big bad wolf tries to blow down their houses. The pigs in the straw and stick houses are in danger, but the one in the brick house is safe, showing the importance of hard work and planning.

The 'Little Red Riding Hood' is a very famous short story for kids. It's about a little girl who goes to visit her grandmother in the woods. She meets a big bad wolf on the way. It teaches kids about being cautious and not talking to strangers.

One of the famous Irving short stories is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It tells the spooky tale of Ichabod Crane and his encounter with the Headless Horseman. Another is 'Rip Van Winkle' which is about a man who falls asleep for a very long time and wakes up to a much - changed world.