The Harbrace Anthology of Short Fiction -- Second Edition

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.[1] He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in...

Jon C. Stott is recognized for his contributions to literary collections. He edited "The Harbrace Anthology of Short Fiction," overseeing both the Second and Fourth Editions. These anthologies gather a range of short stories for readers.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged...

Raymond E. Jones is recognized for his contributions to short fiction anthologies. He is the editor behind "The Harbrace Anthology of Short Fiction," including its Second and Fourth Editions.

Rick Bowers is the editor of The Harbrace Anthology of Short Fiction. He compiled both the Second and Fourth Editions, providing readers with a collection of short stories.