“A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.” – Edgar Allan Poe

“Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

A great selection of short stories, some of them unique editions to Alma Classics. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.