40 Short Stories, part of the highly successful Bedford/St. Martin's portable series of anthologies and guides, continues to offer a diverse selection of classic and contemporary short fiction for a low price. The stories are arranged chronologically to help students trace the evolution of the short story genre, while editorial features — such as instruction on how to write about fiction, a new student essay, and a glossary of literary terms — are located in the back of the book so the focus can remain on the stories. New additions to the sixth edition include celebrated contemporary writers George Saunders, ZZ Packer, Ted Chiang, and Neel Patel. This book's small size, low price, and versatility make it the perfect anthology for a variety of courses, including introduction to fiction, creative writing, introduction to literature, or literature-based composition. Package the 40 Short Stories e-book or paperbound edition with Achieve for Writer’s Help, which puts student writing at the center of your course and keeps revision at the core, with a dedicated composition space that guides students through draft, review, source check, and revision steps.