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 SHORT STORIES For high school classes, to meet the new requirements. Three volumes HI THE POCKST CLASSICS SERIES At twenty-five cents tJie book A Collection of Short Stories Edited by L. A. Ptttenger Ten typical stories with an introduction that treats fully the history, the quali- ties, and the composition of the short story. Each story is followed by a brief biography of its author, biographical references, criticisms of the story, general references and collateral readings. Representative Short Stories Edited by Nina Hart and Edna Perry An admirable group of typical short stories including several modern stories of the better sort. The majority of the stories are by American writers and they represent truly many phases of American life, as well as a wide variety in theme and treatment. The book will be very eagerly received by teachers who are seeking fresh and vigorous material for use in the Short Story course. Short Stories and Selections Compiled and annotated by Em i lie K. Baker This book is made up of many brilliant short passages and a few short stories complete. It is an invitation to young readers to know more and better litera- ture. It 18 a series of introductions to a larger wor'd than the young reader has yet become acquainted with. Some of the selections are from books whose titles are already familiar, many are from sources that few will know. All of them are within the interest and comprehension of boys and girls of high-school age. THE MACMILLAN COMPANY NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO ATLANTA CHICAGO BOSTON oigtizedbi DALLAS