Fiction Stories

A satirical and humorous fictional history of New York City, published in 1809 under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker.

A short story collection which gathers together tales set mainly in the Australian bush and outback.

The story follows the struggles of a widowed mother raising her children under difficult circumstances.

A short story collection that explores the lives of children growing up in the harsh and isolated Australian bush.

A short story collection that depicts life in the Australian bush, particularly among miners, shearers, and itinerant workers.

The book tells the story of a young British seaman named Jim and his lifelong struggle with guilt and honor.

A classic American short story blending folklore, fantasy, and social satire.

The story centers on Margaret Earle, a young woman faced with a difficult personal and moral problem.

A wealthy American millionaire who begins to wonder whether his money has brought him happiness—or superficial connections.

The story follows Anna-Rose and Anna-Felicitas von Twinkler, a pair of German-English orphaned twin sisters.