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Fat Abe · 03-12-2013, 12:42 AM

Without doubt,

The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka

The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe

The Visitor, Roald Dahl

Dahl's works are not in the public domain yet. It is a difficult task picking the best short story from any writer, especially Poe. The level of excellence is high, as it is with Isaac Bashevis Singer and others. Ultimately, the compiler of an anthology has to use his or her instincts to pick the most "deserving" among many children. Sadly, there is no single best work from any writer.

03-12-2013, 12:42 AM	#5
Fat Abe Man Who Stares at Books Posts: 1,826 Karma: 10606722 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 50th State, USA. Also, PA, NY, CA, and elsewhere. Device: All of the Above	Without doubt, The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe The Visitor, Roald Dahl Dahl's works are not in the public domain yet. It is a difficult task picking the best short story from any writer, especially Poe. The level of excellence is high, as it is with Isaac Bashevis Singer and others. Ultimately, the compiler of an anthology has to use his or her instincts to pick the most "deserving" among many children. Sadly, there is no single best work from any writer. Last edited by Fat Abe; 03-12-2013 at 12:46 AM.