The perfect alternative to lengthy fiction anthologies, this brief, inexpensive, and diverse collection of 42 short stories provides a concise yet complete introduction to the study of fiction.Chronologically organized, the diverse selection includes the discipline's most popular short stories. An “Introduction to Fiction” provides an overview of the genre, defining key literary terms in context. “Writing about Fiction” offers instruction for writing essays and covers MLA style citation. Biographical headnotes highlight common themes and ideas in the author’s body of work. Individuals who want a brief overview of the study of poetry.