Featuring 19 of the finest works from the most distinguished writers in the American short-story tradition, this compilation begins with Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1835 tale 'Young Goodman Brown' and ranges across the entire century, concluding with Ernest Hemingway's 1927 classic, 'The Killers.' Perfect for classroom use, this outstanding collection of tales also makes a highly portable companion for readers on the go as well as a convenient volume for bedtime reading.