Eserver
E Server: Short Fiction
A diverse group of writers, subjects, and eras is represented here. All references cited are often anthologized and studied in English classes.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry
A learning module that begins with "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Funeral" by Ralph Fletcher
In this excerpt from his memoir, Ralph Fletcher describes taking a trip into the forest with his friends. As you read, take notes on how Ralph's friends feel about him. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Anonymous
This site features the Anonymous author including the full text of the following: Forest & Frontiers; The Holy Bible, King James Version; Beowulf; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (poetry and prose versions); and 11 short stories.
Emory University
Postcolonial Studies at Emory: Isabel Allende
A brief biography of Allende along with a brief discussion of Allende as a feminist. Also includes an analysis of "The House of the Spirits."
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'connor
This is an online study guide/notes for the collection of short stories "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" by Flannery O'Connor including author information, literary elements, short story summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
CNN
Cnn: Where's Thomas Pynchon?
CNN reports why the author is so elusive and adamant about not being photographed.
New York Public Library
In Motion Magazine: In Praise of Toni Cade Bambara
A short essay and poem written in Bambara's honor after her death.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
In Jackson's most well-known short story, "The Lottery," a town participates in an annual ritual. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
In this short story, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley become concerned when they realize how important the machines of their futuristic home are to their children. As you read, take notes on what the veldt means to the children and their parents....
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "An Arrest" by Ambrose Bierce
This site features the full text of the short story "An Arrest" by Ambrose Bierce.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "At the Bay Shore Farm" by L. Frank Baum
This site features the full text of the short story "At the Bay Shore Farm" by L. Frank Baum.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Edna Ferber
This site features the author Edna Ferber including the full text of 19 short stories including "Farmer in the Dell" and "One of the Old Girls".
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Balacchi Brothers" by Rebecca Harding Davis
This is the full text of the short story "Balacchi Brothers" by Rebecca Harding Davis. It is a story of a circus acrobat that finds love.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Belhomme's Beast" by Guy De Maupassant
This is the text of the short story "Belhomme's Beast" by Guy de Maupassant. Belhomme, one of the travelers in the stagecoach, is convinced that a beast has entered through his ear and is eating his brain. The trip will be poisoned by...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Beyond the Wall" by Ambrose Bierce
This is the text of the short story "Beyond The Wall" by Ambrose Bierce, a story with a twist.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Blood Feud of Toad Water" by H. H. Munro
This is the text of the short story "The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water" by H. H. Munro, a West Country epic of a feud between an animal farmer and a crop farmer.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Bohemian Girl" by Willa Cather
This is the text of the short story "The Bohemian Girl" by Willa Cather, a love triangle story in which a farmer's son moved to the East and then returned and fell in love with his brother's wife.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Bolted Door" by Edith Wharton
This is the text of the short story "The Bolted Door" by Edith Wharton, a curious and cynical study of a man who, having failed as a playwright and being disgusted with life, tries to give himself up for a murder.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Breaking Into Fast Company" by Zane Grey
This is the text of the short story "Breaking into Fast Company" by Zane Grey, a baseball story.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Cop and the Anthem" by O Henry
This is the complete text of the short story "The Cop and the Anthem" by O Henry.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Copy Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
This is the complete text of the short story "The Copy-Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Coronation" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
This is the complete text of the short story "Coronation" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Challenge" by Gary Soto
In this short story, a boy tries to impress the new girl at his school. As you read, take notes on how Jose feels about Estela. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]