This is an anthology of sixteen classic short stories from 19th century, written by the masters of this form of fiction. The compilation includes unforgettable tales from Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Leo Tolstoy, and many other great writers. The book attempts to present rich varieties of masterpieces reminiscing the bygone era while also providing chilling, amusing and sometimes comical engagement to the readers.