What are the must - read stories in 'Best of The New Yorker Short Stories'?
The collection likely contains a variety of stories from different time periods. Some might be stories that capture the essence of New York City life at a particular moment in time. They could range from humorous tales about the city's quirks to more serious examinations of the social and economic disparities within the city. Stories that have strong character development and engaging plotlines are usually the ones that stand out in such a collection.
There are many great stories in it. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a famous one. It's a story that starts out seemingly normal in a small town setting but then takes a very dark and unexpected turn, which makes it a classic in short story literature. Another could be 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor, which is also full of complex characters and moral ambiguity.
