Project Gutenberg 2007-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 1350 O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph) 1890 1941 Harrington, Joseph F. O'Brien, E. J. (Edward Joseph) The best short stories of 1915, and the yearbook of the American short story The water-hole / Maxwell Struthers Burt -- The wake / Donn Byrne -- Chautonville / Will Levington Comfort -- La dernière mobilisation / W.A. Dwiggins -- The citizen / James Francis Dwyer -- Whose dog? / Frances Gregg -- Life / Ben Hecht -- T.B. / Fannie Hurst -- Mr. Eberdeen's house / Arthur Johnson -- Vengeance is mine / Virgil Jordan -- The weaver who clad the summer / Harris Merton Lyon -- -- Heart of youth / Walter J. Muilenburg -- The end of the path / Newbold Noyes -- The whale and the grasshopper / Seumas Obrien -- In Berlin / Mary Boyle O'Reilly -- The waiting years / Katharine Metcalf Roof -- Zelig / Benjamin Rosenblatt -- The survivors / Elsie Singmaster -- The yellow cat / Wilbur Daniel Steele -- The bounty-jumper / Mary Synon. Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, katsuya and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Best Short Stories of 1915 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story," edited by Edward J. O'Brien, is a collection of notable short fiction written in the early 20th century. This anthology compiles a selection of stories published during that year, celebrating the art and evolution of the American short story form. The book features a variety of authors and styles, highlighting the themes, cultural context, and narrative techniques that define this period in American literature. The opening portion of the anthology begins with a thoughtful introduction by the editor, O'Brien, who emphasizes the importance of the American short story and contrasts it with other literary traditions. O'Brien reflects on the evolving standards of storytelling, the contributions of various authors, and the impact of contemporary events on literature. The first story, "The Water-Hole" by Maxwell Struthers Burt, introduces the character Hardy, who is portrayed as a vivid and adventurous individual that captivates his friends with tales of his diverse experiences. Through a mix of discussions and personal anecdotes, the narrative sets the stage for themes of bravery, conscience, and the complexities of human relationships. This opening grants readers a glimpse into the narrative richness and emotional depth they can expect throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century Short stories -- 20th century -- Bibliography Short stories -- 20th century -- Indexes PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 773900 2025-08-08T12:46:46.102476 text/html 811805 2015-05-14T09:27:28 text/html 415623 2025-08-08T12:47:05.603963 application/epub+zip 409923 2025-08-08T12:46:51.283965 application/epub+zip 362075 2025-08-08T12:46:49.218434 application/epub+zip 1170405 2025-08-08T12:47:30.268812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 860703 2025-08-08T12:47:03.574865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802386 2022-09-09T13:53:06.607980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 642884 2025-08-08T12:46:44.413492 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 642517 2015-05-14T09:27:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 642524 2015-05-14T09:27:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22042 2025-08-08T12:47:30.422760 application/rdf+xml 23768 2025-08-08T12:46:49.776455 image/jpeg 4491 2025-08-08T12:46:49.496462 image/jpeg 245266 2015-05-14T09:28:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 276444 2015-05-14T09:28:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 245137 2015-05-14T09:28:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 381580 2025-08-08T12:46:46.158474 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia