Of course. Rudyard Kipling is an English author. His short story 'Rikki - Tikki - Tavi' is a classic. It's about a mongoose named Rikki - Tikki - Tavi who defends a family against two cobras in their garden in India (which was part of the British Empire at that time). Then there is D.H. Lawrence, and his short story 'The Rocking - Horse Winner' which tells the story of a boy who tries to gain his mother's love by being lucky at horse races, but it has a rather tragic end.
Sure. One well - known English author is Edgar Allan Poe. His short story 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is very famous. It's a story about a narrator who tries to convince the reader of his sanity while he has just murdered an old man, mainly because of the old man's 'vulture - like' eye. Another author is Katherine Mansfield. Her short story 'Miss Brill' is great. It tells the story of an English teacher in France who likes to go to the park on Sundays and imagines herself as part of a grand play, but then has her illusions shattered.
Yes. For example, Oscar Wilde. His short story 'The Happy Prince' is a beautiful and poignant tale. The Happy Prince, a statue covered in gold and jewels, sees the poverty and suffering in the city from his high perch. He has a swallow befriend him and together they start giving away his jewels and gold to the poor. Also, H.G. Wells wrote 'The Country of the Blind'. In this short story, a man stumbles into a valley where all the people are blind, and he has to face the challenges of being the only one with sight in a very different society.
One well - known Filipino author of English short stories is Nick Joaquin. His works often explore Filipino culture and history in a very engaging way.
Among the authors of classic English short stories, we can't forget about Rudyard Kipling. He wrote some excellent short stories set in India, such as 'Rikki - Tikki - Tavi', which is a thrilling story about a mongoose and snakes. Then there is James Joyce. His short stories, like 'Araby', are full of complex symbolism and deep psychological insights.
Sure. One well - known English writer of short stories is Edgar Allan Poe. His stories are often filled with mystery and the macabre. For example, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is a famous one where the narrator's guilt drives him mad. Another is Katherine Mansfield. Her short stories focus on the subtleties of human relationships and emotions. 'Miss Brill' is a great piece that shows her skill in depicting a lonely woman's inner world. And then there's H.G. Wells. He not only wrote science fiction novels but also some interesting short stories.
One well - known English author of short stories is Oscar Wilde. His stories are often filled with wit and satire, like 'The Happy Prince'. Another is Rudyard Kipling. His short stories, such as 'The Jungle Book' stories which are set in the Indian jungle and have a rich sense of adventure. Then there is H.G. Wells. His science - fiction short stories, like 'The Time Machine' are thought - provoking and ahead of their time.
Sure. Khushwant Singh is an Indian author with some wonderful short stories. His stories can be humorous as well as thought - provoking. 'The Mark of Vishnu' is one of his popular short stories which gives insights into rural Indian beliefs and superstitions.
Well, there's H.G. Wells. He wrote some great short stories. For instance, 'The Time Machine' started as a short story before it became a famous novel. Also, Rudyard Kipling is an important English author of short stories. His 'Just So Stories' are very popular and often used to teach moral lessons to children. Additionally, Saki (Hector Hugh Munro) wrote witty and satirical short stories.
One well - known author is Hilary Mantel. She is famous for her 'Wolf Hall' trilogy which delves deep into the Tudor period. Another is Philippa Gregory. Her books, like 'The Other Boleyn Girl', bring historical events and figures to life in a vivid and engaging way. And there's Ken Follett, whose 'The Pillars of the Earth' is a masterful work of historical fiction set in the Middle Ages.
One characteristic is the exploration of social issues. In Charles Dickens' short stories, he often exposes the problems of poverty and inequality in Victorian England. English short stories can also be very concise yet full of meaning. As seen in Virginia Woolf's works, she can convey deep emotions and thoughts in just a few pages. And a lot of them use vivid language. Like in the short stories of Joseph Conrad, his descriptions of the sea and far - flung places are extremely vivid.
O. Henry is the author of 'The Gift of the Magi'. Guy de Maupassant wrote 'The Necklace'. And William Faulkner is the one behind 'A Rose for Emily'.
I don't know who the authors are without more information. There are so many possible authors who could be included in such a collection.