{"id":25976,"date":"2023-12-25T06:25:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T06:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldfreebooks.com\/?p=25976"},"modified":"2023-12-30T11:38:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T11:38:56","slug":"best-short-stories-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldfreebooks.com\/best-short-stories-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Best Short Stories Of All Time From Different Literatures"},"content":{"rendered":"

53 best short stories of all time are listed in this list. We have tried to put all the 53 best short stories of all time from different literature. So, you can also have the chance to taste the other literature of this world, the other literature of this world is also important like English literature.<\/p>\n

To call yourself a true bibliophile, you must read all sorts of books. Books from different genres, different languages, and different cultures. So, today here we have listed the 53 best short stories of all time from different literatures. we have added the best short stories of all time from English literature.<\/p>\n

10 Best Short Stories Of All Time From English Literature<\/h2>\n

Here we have listed the best story stories of English literature that you must read to know the essence of English literature. So, check the shortlist here.<\/p>\n

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  1. Washington Irving, \u201cRip Van Winkle\u201d (1819) and \u201cThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u201d (1820)<\/strong><\/strong>\n
    \"Rip
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- Rip Van Winkle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  2. Edgar Allan Poe, \u201cThe Tell-Tale Heart\u201d (1843)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Tell-Tale Heart<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  3. Herman Melville, \u201cBartleby, the Scrivener\u201d (1853)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"Bartleby,
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- Bartleby, the Scrivener<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  4. Ambrose Bierce, \u201cAn Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge\u201d (1890)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"An
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  5. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, \u201cThe Yellow Wallpaper\u201d (1892)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Yellow Wallpaper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  6. Henry James, \u201cThe Turn of the Screw\u201d (1898)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Turn of the Screw<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  7. Anton Chekhov, \u201cThe Lady with the Toy Dog\u201d (1899)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Lady with the Toy Dog<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  8. W. W. Jacobs, \u201cThe Monkey\u2019s Paw\u201d (1902)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Monkey\u2019s Paw<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  9. O. Henry, \u201cThe Gift of the Magi\u201d (1905)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Gift of the Magi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  10. James Joyce, \u201cThe Dead\u201d (1914)<\/strong><\/strong>\n

    \"The
    Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Dead<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    10 Best Shot Stories Of All Time From Spanish Literature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Here I have listed the most famous and popularized best short stories of Spanish literature. Check the list and read the stories intend to know more about Spanish literature.<\/p>\n

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    1. Absit by Ang\u00e9lica Gorodischer<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Absit
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Absit by Ang\u00e9lica Gorodischer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    2. The Trail of Your Blood in the Snow by Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"The
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Trail of Your Blood in the Snow by Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    3. Perfumada Noche (Scented Night) by Haroldo Conti<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Perfumada
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Perfumada Noche (Scented Night) by Haroldo Conti<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    4. The Llano in Flames by Juan Rulfo<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"The
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Llano in Flames by Juan Rulfo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    5. Tl\u00f6n, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Tl\u00f6n,
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Tl\u00f6n, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    6. Letter to a Young Lady in Paris by Julio Cort\u00e1zar<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Letter
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Letter to a Young Lady in Paris by Julio Cort\u00e1zar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    7. Las amapolas tambi\u00e9n tienen espinas (Poppies Also Have Thorns) by Pedro Lemebel<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Las
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Las amapolas tambi\u00e9n tienen espinas (Poppies Also Have Thorns) by Pedro Lemebel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    8. Sky and Poplars by Margarita Garc\u00eda Robayo<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Sky
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Sky and Poplars by Margarita Garc\u00eda Robayo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    9. Towards Happy Civilisation by Samanta Schweblin<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"Towards
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- Towards Happy Civilisation by Samanta Schweblin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    10. The Fifth Story by Clarice Lispector<\/strong><\/strong>\n

      \"The
      Best Short Stories Of All Time- The Fifth Story by Clarice Lispector<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      10 Best Shot Stories Of All Time From French Literature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The French language is one of the most influential literatures in this world. With the stories of kings and queens; and myths of humans; I have chosen the best recommended short stories from French literature.<\/p>\n

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      1. La Parure By Guy de Maupassant<\/strong><\/strong>\"LaLa Parure By Guy de Maupassant<\/li>\n
      2. Pulpe By various authors<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Pulpe
        Pulpe By various authors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      3. La V\u00e9nus d\u2019Ille By Prosper M\u00e9rim\u00e9e<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"La
        La V\u00e9nus d\u2019Ille By Prosper M\u00e9rim\u00e9e<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      4. Caravane By \u00c9lise Turcotte<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Caravane
        Caravane By \u00c9lise Turcotte<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      5. Titre de transport By Alice Michaud-Lapointe<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Titre
        Titre de transport By Alice Michaud-Lapointe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      6. Le sel et le go\u00e9mon\u00a0 By Christine Arseneault-Boucher<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Le
        Le sel et le go\u00e9mon\u00a0 By Christine Arseneault-Boucher<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      7. Arvida By Samuel Archibald<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Arvida
        Arvida By Samuel Archibald<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      8. La Grande Bret\u00e8che By Honor\u00e9 de Balzac<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"La
        La Grande Bret\u00e8che By Honor\u00e9 de Balzac<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      9. La mort de mignonne et autres histories\u00a0 By Marie H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Poitras<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"La
        La mort de mignonne et autres histories\u00a0 By Marie H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Poitras<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      10. Un drame dans les airs By Jules Verne<\/strong><\/strong>\n

        \"Un
        Un drame dans les airs By Jules Verne<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        10 Best Short Stories Of All Time From African Literature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Africa is the world’s Second largest continent with vast languages and unique cultures. But, it’s a matter of sorrow that the literature from Africa is still less known in the worldwide. And, less things are entered on the internet. That’s why if this list of the best short stories of all time from African literature is seen incomplete to you.<\/p>\n

        You can suggest stories in the comment section and raise your hand from which country you are reading this article. Let me know more about your best stories.<\/p>\n

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        1. Love is Power, Or Something Like That: Stories, by A. Igoni Barret<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Love
          Love is Power, Or Something Like That: Stories, by A. Igoni Barret<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        2. Rain and Other Stories, by Mia Couto<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Rain
          Rain and Other Stories, by Mia Couto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        3. Dog Meat Samosa, by Stanley Gazemba<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Dog
          Dog Meat Samosa, by Stanley Gazemba<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        4. The Cape Cod Bicycle War: and Other Stories, by Billy Kahora<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"The
          The Cape Cod Bicycle War: and Other Stories, by Billy Kahora<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        5. The Quarter, by Naguib Mahfouz<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"The
          The Quarter, by Naguib Mahfouz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        6. Manchester Happened, by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Manchester
          Manchester Happened, by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        7. Thirteen Months of Sunrise, by Rania Mamoun<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Thirteen
          Thirteen Months of Sunrise, by Rania Mamoun<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        8. Shut Up You\u2019re Pretty, by T\u00e9a Mutonji<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Shut
          Shut Up You\u2019re Pretty, by T\u00e9a Mutonji<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        9. Minutes of Glory: and Other Stories, by Ng\u0169g\u0129 wa Thiong\u2019o<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Minutes
          Minutes of Glory: and Other Stories, by Ng\u0169g\u0129 wa Thiong\u2019o<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
        10. Speak Gigantular, by Irenosen Okojie<\/strong><\/strong>\n

          \"Speak
          Speak Gigantular, by Irenosen Okojie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          10 Best Short Stories Of All Time From Asian Literature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          This part of the article contains short stories from different Asia literatures. Based on Google searches and personal preference; this is not a complete list but a list that complies with the Asian literature.<\/p>\n

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          1. Timeless Tales From Marwar By Vijethan Detha<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Timeless
            Timeless Tales From Marwar By Vijethan Detha<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          2. Where The Wild Ladies Are By Matsudo Ako<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Where
            Where The Wild Ladies Are By Matsudo Ako<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          3. \u00a0Lake Like A Mirror By Ho Sok Fong<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"\u00a0Lake
            Lake Like A Mirror By Ho Sok Fong<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          4. \u00a0The Book Of Shanghai, Edited By Jin Li And Dai Congrong<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"\u00a0The
            The Book Of Shanghai, Edited By Jin Li And Dai Congrong<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          5. Colors Of Kanchenjunga, Edited And Translated By Sharda Chhetri<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Colors
            Colors Of Kanchenjunga, Edited And Translated By Sharda Chhetri<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          6. Buried In Saipan By Alex Sultan<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Buried
            Buried In Saipan By Alex Sultan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          7. Autumn Rain by Yolanda Wu<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Autumn
            Autumn Rain by Yolanda Wu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          8. Kabuliwala By Rabindratah Tagore<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Best
            Kabuliwala By Rabindratah Tagore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          9. Mahesh By Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Mahesh
            Mahesh By Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
          10. Bindu Bisarga By Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay<\/strong><\/strong>\n

            \"Bindu
            Bindu Bisarga By Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            So, best short stories<\/a> of all time from different literatures of the world. If you are thinking I have listed the stories based on English, Spanish, and French language and then listed the rest into two continents. It’s all because of the expansion of the languages and literature. The English, Spanish, and French languages are the most influential languages in this world.<\/p>\n

            And I have tried to make a precise list of the best short stories worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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