My Mistress's Sparrow Is Dead: Great Love Stories, from Chekhov to Munro

“Beautifully crafted . . . eclectic and original . . . this collection makes us remember how powerful and essential the best short stories are.” —Francine Prose, O magazine

My Mistress’s Sparrow Is Dead is a literary masterpiece of amorous tales selected by Pulitzer Prize–winner Jeffrey Eugenides. From classics such as Chekhov’s “The Lady with the Lapdog” to such modern fare as Richard Ford’s “Fireworks,” these outstanding works capture the desire, obsession, power, and spirit of the emotio...