Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: A Happy Ending by Anton Chekhov
Read the full text of the short story "A Happy Ending" by Anton Chekhov which explores the theme of marriage.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov
Read the full text of the short story "Gooseberries" by Anton Chekhov that revolves around the theme of social injustice and the suffering of those less fortunate.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World
This touching short story was written in 1968. Read about the characters their motivations, themes and quotations in this outstanding site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: In the Penal Colony
This famous short story is explored in depth in this interesting site. This informative site helps to take the mystery out of the characters, the plot and theme.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Ligeia
This site provides a fascinating look into Edgar Allan Poe's tale of a woman's surprising return from death. Many critics feel this is Poe's best short story and this site takes a thorough look at the characters, and themes.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Death of Ivan Ilych
This novella or short story was first published in 1886 and is considered one of Tolstoy's best works. Read about the important themes and characters in this informative site.
Curated OER
William Trevor
This review appeared in "Metro" magazine examines the stories that make up the collection "After Rain." Barra considers Trevor "the greatest living writer of short stories in the English language." This is an interesting look at Trevor's...