A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner
Synopsis: Following the death of 74-year-old Emily Grierson, the narrator reflects on the sad and lonely life of Emily and the secrets uncovered after her death.
Bartleby: The Scrivener by Herman Melville
Synopsis: A Wall Street lawyer hires a new clerk who, after initially working very hard, soon becomes a troublesome employee simply because he "would prefer not to" do certain tasks.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Synopsis: The narrator, a new mother, becomes obsessed with the pattern in the yellow wallpaper that covers the walls in the room where she's forced to spend most of her time.
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
Synopsis: A man takes brutal revenge against a friend who he believes insulted him.
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Synopsis: The citizens of a small town gather for their annual lottery, a rite to ensure the community's survival.
The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
Synopsis: A supercomputer is tasked with answering the one question that will determine the fate of humanity and the universe.
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison
Synopsis: The last five humans on Earth are left at the mercy of a malicious and sadistic supercomputer.
The City Born Great by N.K. Jemisin
Synopsis: Like all great metropolises before it, when a city gets big enough, old enough, it must be born; but there are ancient enemies who cannot tolerate new life. Thus New York will live or die by the efforts of a reluctant midwife...and how well he can learn to sing the city's mighty song.
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I loved The Last Question!
ReplyDeleteThis is nice curation of short stories. I am interested in trying out N.K. Jemisin (esp since I have not read anything by her). Yellow Wallpaper is one of my favorites
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