The Penguin Book of the British Short Story: 1: From Daniel Defoe to John Buchan (The Penguin Book of the British Short Story)

Deals with the limitless possibilities of the British short story. This anthology celebrates the full diversity and energy of its writers, subjects and tones. It takes the story from its origins with Defoe, Swift and Fielding to the 'golden age' of the fin de siecle and Edwardian period.