Books in the Canadian Short Story Library series

Known primarily as a poet, Isabella Valancy Crawford's short stories represent the best of early English-Canadian prose. In her stories, as in her poetry, her power lies in her use of imagery. In this collection, her fictional portrayals of Canadian life give us glimpses into our literary past.

In the late 19th century, the impact of the Canadian wilderness on writers led to the formation of a new and uniquely Canadian genre, the realistic animal story. This collection of short stories reflects the author's talents as writer, naturalist, and artist.

An anthology of short fiction written by Canadian women between 1900 and 1920. It includes the stories that provide dramatic and imaginative glimpses of Canadian society and of the women who lived during those momentous years.