Abandoned: A Collection of Great Stories is a compelling anthology of classic short fiction, bringing together unforgettable tales from some of the finest writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
 
At the centre of the collection is “Abandoned” by Guy de Maupassant, a powerful story of memory, regret, and the emotional consequences of the past. Around it are remarkable works by literary masters including Rudyard Kipling, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Honoré de Balzac, J. M. Barrie, and others.
 
This collection takes readers across a wide range of moods and themes — love, mystery, morality, fate, sacrifice, supernatural encounters, and the hidden struggles of the human heart. From Kipling’s haunting atmosphere to Tolstoy’s moral insight, Chekhov’s subtle realism, Hugo’s dramatic force, and Dumas’s historical intensity, each story offers a memorable reading experience.
 
Perfect for lovers of classic literature, Abandoned is both an excellent introduction to great authors and a rewarding collection for readers who already enjoy timeless storytelling.
 
Stories Included
Abandoned — Guy de Maupassant
My Own True Ghost Story — Rudyard Kipling
First Love — Emilia Pardo Bazán
In the House of Suddhoo — Rudyard Kipling
Solange: Dr. Ledru's Story of the Reign of Terror — Alexandre Dumas
The Birds in the Letter Box — René Bazin
A Fight with a Cannon — Victor Hugo
His Wedded Wife — Rudyard Kipling
The Elixir of Life — Honoré de Balzac
The Manuscript — Otto Larssen
Baron de Trenck — Clémence Robert
The Courting of T'Nowhead's Bell — J. M. Barrie
The Safety Match — Anton Chekhov
God Sees the Truth, But Waits — Leo Tolstoy
The Woman and the Cat — Marcel Prévost
Croisilles — Alfred de Musset