A World of Fiction: 20 Timeless Short Stories

Twenty timeless short stories of varying length, theme, approach, tone, and difficulty will challenge the reader and engage the imagination. A World of Fiction encourages students to explore the underlying meanings of each story, as well as each authorA 's distinct literary style. Features include: *Complete and unabridged selections by Woody Allen, Nadine Gordimer, John Cheever, Ann Tyler, William Faulkner, and others. *Discussion activities that unfold deeper meanings, help students analyze the authorsA ' literary styles, and connect the stories to studentsA ' own experience. *Language activities devoted to grammar, vocabulary, and literary devices. *Writing activities for expansion. *Difficult words and expressions glossed. *Glossary of literary terms. *Brief author biographies.