the great short stories

Well, stories like 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' might be included. It's a dark and thought - provoking piece that shows the unexpected turns in life and human nature. Also, 'The Cask of Amontillado' is a classic in the collection perhaps, with its tale of revenge and mystery.

I'm not sure specifically which stories are in it as I haven't read every single one in that collection. But generally, it might include works by well - known authors that are known for their concise yet powerful storytelling.

One of the great short stories from that collection might be 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a masterful story that uses very concise language to convey deep emotions and a complex relationship between two characters.

Sure. One great story from it could be 'The Last Unicorn'. It's a classic that tells the tale of a unicorn who discovers she may be the last of her kind and goes on a journey to find out why. Another could be 'The Hobbit'. It's an adventure-filled story about Bilbo Baggins and his encounter with dwarves and a dragon. And also 'The Snow Queen' which has elements of magic and a journey to break a spell.

Well, from the 'list of great short stories', 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is a notable one. It's about a woman's descent into madness while being confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. Then there's 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a short but powerful story that mainly consists of a conversation between a man and a woman at a train station, with a lot of subtext about their relationship and a decision they have to make. Also, 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce is great. It has a very interesting plot structure that plays with time and the reader's perception.

Many of the short stories in the list often have strong themes. For instance, they might deal with love, like in 'The Gift of the Magi'. They also can be quite thought - provoking, such as 'The Lottery' which makes you question society. Another characteristic is concise yet vivid character descriptions. In 'Hills Like White Elephants', the two characters are described subtly through their dialogue.

Since we don't have a list of the '50 great short stories' in front of us, it's difficult to name the exact authors. However, in general, such a collection could feature authors like Edgar Allan Poe, who is known for his dark and mysterious short stories. There could also be modern authors who bring fresh perspectives and new writing techniques to the genre. It could also include international authors, whose works offer insights into different cultures and ways of life through short stories.

I'm not sure specifically which '18 great short stories' you're referring to. There are many collections out there. It could be a mix of well - known and emerging authors.

Since we don't know the exact '4 great short stories', it's hard to name the authors precisely. However, there are some other potential authors. Ernest Hemingway is renowned for his spare and powerful short stories. Also, Katherine Mansfield has written some excellent short works that are known for their psychological depth. It could be any of these great writers or others depending on the specific collection.

I'm not sure specifically which '30 great short stories' you are referring to. There could be many different authors.