8 fabulous short story writers
Sometimes you just don't want to invest your time and commit to a book the size of a brick. Life gets in the way, right? Enter the short story. Short stories can express a lot of meaning and emotion in a short length of time. They are a brilliant form of storytelling.
So, let's take a look at the talented writers behind the words. Here are eight writers known for their short stories.
No introduction for this writer. Ernest Hemingway was praised for his clear and powerful prose. Stories from his collection, include "The Old Man and the Sea" and "Hills Like White Elephants".
Another classic writer. Paul Theroux focuses on adventure, travel, and cross-cultural interactions, with books "The Great Railway Bazaar" and "The Mosquito Coast."
His collections of short stories include, "The Consul's File," "The London Embassy," and "Fresh Air Fiend".
Best known for "On the Road," Kerouac also wrote a number of short stories, his novels and poetry are more well-known. One of Jack Kerouac's best short stories, "Mexico Fellaheen," is included in the collection "Lonesome Travel" and is an example of his "spontaneous prose" writing style.
Well-known for his short stories, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Cask of Amontillado." Each of these stories has gothic and macabre themes that draw attention to Poe's talent for creating dark and atmospheric narratives.
Travel writing has taken these mysterious twins to new heights over the years'. Known for being Indie and underground, The Raven Brothers' travel books and short stories will hilariously entertain you through their awkward encounters, 'as it is' observations and their talent as masters of self deprecation. "Hike, Drive, Stayin' Alive!" is their most recent short story bonanza.
Bruce Chatwin was more well-known for his travel writing than for the short stories he wrote. Nonetheless, there are a few shorter pieces in his collection "What Am I Doing Here" that offer an insight into his observations and experiences.
Even though "Wild," her memoir, is what made Cheryl Strayed most famous, she is a talented essayist and short story writer as well.
Tim Cahill is renowned for his writing on adventure and travel. One of his best works is the collection of gripping short stories "Jaguars Ripped My Flesh," which details his adventurous experiences and encounters with wildlife and nature in various parts of the world. The stories all exhibit Cahill's daring exploration style and sense of humor.
