Can you recommend a famous short story?

One famous short ghost story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by the old man's vulture - like eye and ultimately kills him. The narrator then becomes consumed by guilt as he hears the sound of the old man's still - beating heart, which drives him to confess his crime.

One famous 2 - page short story is "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple, Della and Jim. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It's a heartwarming tale about selfless love and sacrifice in the face of poverty.

A well - known short love story is 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's about an American man and a girl named Jig. They are at a train station in Spain, having a conversation that is filled with subtext. It seems they are facing a decision about an unplanned pregnancy. The man wants Jig to have an 'operation' (implied abortion), while Jig is hesitant. Their relationship and love are tested through this difficult situation and their terse exchanges.

Another well - known one could be a story from Saul Bellow's works. Bellow often set his stories in Chicago. His stories usually explore the intellectual and emotional lives of his characters in the urban setting of Chicago. They might deal with themes such as identity, alienation, and the pursuit of the American Dream in the context of the city's bustling streets and diverse neighborhoods.

One very famous short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple, Jim and Della. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It's a beautiful tale of selfless love and sacrifice, showing that the most precious gifts are often not material things but the love and thought behind them.

Sure. 'Dot and the Kangaroo' is quite famous. It follows the adventures of a little girl named Dot who gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangaroo. Through their journey, kids can learn about Australian animals and the landscape.

One famous one might be 'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote which was perhaps published in The New Yorker. It's a story that beautifully captures the essence of Christmas through the eyes of a young boy and his older cousin. Their simple yet heart - warming Christmas traditions like making fruitcakes are really endearing.

Henry Lawson is a well - known Australian short story writer. His works often depict the lives of the working - class in Australia, especially those in rural areas. Another is Katharine Susannah Prichard. She wrote stories that were often politically charged and explored social issues in Australia.

One of the well - known Hungarian short story writers is Dezső Kosztolányi. His works are known for their beautiful prose and deep exploration of human nature. Another is Frigyes Karinthy, who was very creative in his storytelling and often incorporated humor and thought - provoking ideas in his short stories. And then there's Sándor Márai, whose short stories are often filled with a sense of melancholy and a profound understanding of the human condition.