In the story “Quality”, the author depicts a far-reaching impact on the lives of traditional artisans when the Industrial Revolution that began in England in the middle of the 18th century and later on spread to the other parts of the world.
“The Diamond Necklace” by Maupassant is the story of a French girl, who suffered all her married life because of her vanity. Her vanity, however, was not without cause.
“The Luncheon” is a comedy of character and situation. It is a comic satire on gluttony. It also presents a mild satire on youthful vanity and social hypocrisy.
“To Build A Fire” is a short story by American author Jack London. There are two versions of this story, one published in 1902 and the other in 1908. The story written in 1908 has become an often anthologized classic, while the 1902 story is less well – known.