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.
One great story from 'Manto Selected Short Stories' is 'Toba Tek Singh'. It's a poignant tale that reflects on the Partition of India. The way Manto portrays the confusion and loss of identity among the people during that chaotic time is really remarkable.
I haven't read this collection specifically, but you can usually find reviews online to get an idea of the best - loved stories in it.
I haven't read all the stories in 'Mending New and Selected Stories' specifically, but often in such collections, stories about human relationships are quite engaging. For example, there might be tales of friendship that show how people support and grow with each other.
I'm not familiar with 'we others new and selected stories'. However, if it's a collection of various stories, it might contain tales about different people's experiences, adventures or relationships. You could try looking for reviews or summaries online to get an idea of the stories in it.
Sure. One interesting story might be about a character's journey to find a sense of belonging in a new place. It could show how they struggle with homesickness at first but then gradually adapt and create a new 'home' for themselves.
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.
The 2005 Harvest of Short Stories was a famous collection of novels by the famous Somerset Maugham. This collection of novels included some of Maugham's famous works such as The Moon and Sixpence, The Murder on the Oriental Express, The Shackles of Humanity, etc. This collection of novels is considered one of Maugham's representative works. His writing style is smooth and his thoughts are profound, which is deeply loved by readers. It had a high literary value and was widely read and recommended. If you're interested in novels, I suggest you try reading this collection of novels. I believe you'll benefit a lot.
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.
Well, 'The Widow' is also a great one. It tells the story of a widow who is trying to navigate her life after the loss of her husband. It shows her strength and vulnerability as she deals with the new reality of her life. It's a story that can make you feel a range of emotions from sadness to hope.
Since I'm not very familiar with the exact content of this collection, you could try looking at the first few stories. Often, editors will place some of the best or most representative works at the beginning of such a collection. So those might be a good place to start exploring the stories within it.