Who are some famous authors of literary short stories?

J. D. Salinger. His work, like 'The Catcher in the Rye', is often studied in 10th grade. Holden Caulfield's journey of self - discovery and his disillusionment with the adult world make it a relevant and engaging story for this grade level.

One of the most famous is Lewis Carroll. His works are filled with all kinds of strange and wonderful things. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' has been loved by generations. Another great author is Edward Lear. His nonsense limericks are both humorous and creative. And there's also Dr. Seuss, whose books, like 'The Cat in the Hat', have elements of nonsense and great imagination. His use of made - up words and wacky characters is quite similar to the style of literary nonsense.

Donald Barthelme is a well - known author of experimental short stories. His works often feature fragmented and postmodern elements. Jorge Luis Borges is another. His stories are known for their complex philosophical ideas and unique narrative structures that often play with concepts like infinity and time.

O. Henry wrote some great western short stories too. He was good at creating interesting characters and unexpected twists in his stories set in the western context. His writing style added a unique flavor to the western short - story genre.

Kate Chopin is a notable author of American short stories. Her works, like 'Desiree's Baby', often explore the status of women in society. Charlotte Perkins Gilman is famous for 'The Yellow Wallpaper', which is a strong feminist piece. And Ambrose Bierce, with his 'Chickamauga', which is a vivid and somewhat harrowing account of war and its effects.

Zane Grey is quite famous. His stories often feature the adventures of cowboys in the American West.

Henry Lawson is a very famous one. He wrote many short stories that depicted the Australian outback life and the people there. His works like 'The Drover's Wife' are well - known. Barbara Baynton is also famous. Her stories often focused on the tough experiences of women in the Australian bush. Another is Miles Franklin, known for 'My Brilliant Career' which was quite influential in Australian literature.

One of the most well - known is Franz Kafka. His stories, like 'The Metamorphosis', have elements of the surreal. The transformation of a man into a giant insect is a very surreal concept.

Kate Chopin is also well - known. Her works explore complex emotions in relationships. Stories like 'Desiree's Baby' although not a typical pure romantic story, still have elements of love and relationship in a complex social context.

Edgar Allan Poe is a well - known author of short stories fiction. His works are often filled with mystery and horror, like 'The Tell - Tale Heart'.