American Short Stories by Charles Sears Baldwin is a collection of selected stories and critical essays on the short story genre, written in the early 20th century. The compilation aims to showcase the evolution of the American short story, exploring its development from meandering anecdotes to a distinct and cohesive literary form. The collection features a variety of tales from notable American authors. PART I. THE TENTATIVE PERIOD Washington Irving – Rip Van Winkle William Austin – Peter Rugg ...