Classic American Short Stories

Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, are represented here. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American. Bierce's An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge leaves echoes in the imagination; the stories by Crane and London recall the themes of the Civil War and the Klondike for which they are well known. Twain's humor is to the fore in The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, and O. Henry's sharp observation makes his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! William Robertshas appeared extensively in television, film and theater, varying from The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles to Martin Chuzzlewit and A View to Kill.. He is also a familiar voice on radio and audiobooks, with numerous dramas and books to his credit.