Who are the authors of the world's most popular short stories?

The three most famous authors of short stories in the world are: 1. Maurpassant-Le Tombeau de Couperin 2. The Gods of Olympus (The Oddysseus Play) 3. Faulkner (Freud)-The Sound and the Fury (The Age of Fury)

Since 1853 was quite a while ago, it's hard to say exactly who the popular short - story authors were. It might require delving into historical archives of literary magazines and publications of that year. Maybe there were some up - and - coming writers who were just starting to make a name for themselves with their short stories, but their fame might not have spread widely outside of certain literary communities.

Stephen King is a very popular author. His works often include elements that can be considered in the realm of men's horror stories. Another one is H.P. Lovecraft. His unique and often Lovecraftian horror has influenced many other horror writers. And Clive Barker also stands out. His works are known for their dark and often disturbing content.

There are many authors. O. Henry is one of them. He is famous for his surprise endings. Guy de Maupassant is also included. His stories often depict French society realistically. And of course, there's Anton Chekhov from Russia, known for his deep understanding of human nature in his short works.

The author of 'The Lottery' is Shirley Jackson. Ernest Hemingway wrote 'Hills Like White Elephants'. Charlotte Perkins Gilman is the author of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.

For 'The Gift of the Magi', the author is O. Henry. He was known for his clever and heartwarming short stories with surprise endings. In the case of 'The Necklace', Guy de Maupassant wrote it. He was a master of the short story form in French literature. And for 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', Gabriel García Márquez, the famous Colombian author associated with magical realism, is the creator.

For 'The Gift of the Magi', the author is O. Henry. For 'The Tell - Tale Heart', it's Edgar Allan Poe. And for 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find', the author is Flannery O'Connor.

Some of the popular authors of 1900s short fiction stories include Katherine Anne Porter. Her works, such as 'The Jilting of Granny Weatherall', were highly regarded for their in - depth exploration of human emotions. John Updike was another popular figure, known for his story 'A&P'. His writing often focused on the ordinary lives of people but with a deeper meaning. And then there was Mark Twain, although he was more known for his longer works, he also had some great short fictions in the 1900s that were full of his unique humor and social commentary.

J.K. Rowling has written some short stories recently. Her unique storytelling ability makes her short works quite engaging.

One popular author of new short stories is George Saunders. His short stories are known for their unique style and thought - provoking themes. Another is Carmen Maria Machado. Her works often blend elements of horror, fantasy, and feminism in short story form. Also, Ted Chiang has written some great new short stories that are often science - fiction - based and explore deep philosophical concepts.