The new yorker stories

You're referring to the iconic short stories published in The New Yorker magazine! The New Yorker has been a hub for literary excellence since its founding in 1925, and its short story section has been a staple of the magazine since its early days. Here are some of the most famous and influential New Yorker stories:

  1. "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" by J.D. Salinger (1948): A haunting and poignant story about a young boy's death at a Florida resort.
  2. "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber (1939): A humorous and imaginative tale about a man's daydreams and fantasies.
  3. "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1922): A satirical and fantastical story about a family's diamond mine and their struggles with wealth and class.
  4. "The Bear" by William Faulkner (1942): A powerful and experimental story about a bear hunt in the American South.
  5. "The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Be a Girl" by Carson McCullers (1943): A poignant and introspective story about a young boy's desire to be a girl.
  6. "The Last Question" by Isaac Asimov (1956): A science fiction story that explores the concept of entropy and the end of the universe.
  7. "The Swimmer" by John Cheever (1964): A surreal and symbolic story about a man's journey through his suburban neighborhood.
  8. "The Lady with the Pet Dog" by Anton Chekhov (1899): A classic and poignant story about an affair between a married man and a young woman.
  9. "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (1906): A heartwarming and ironic story about a young couple's sacrifices for each other.
  10. "The Last of the Just" by André Schwarz-Bart (1959): A powerful and haunting story about the Holocaust and the struggles of the Jewish people.

These are just a few examples of the many incredible stories published in The New Yorker over the years. The magazine continues to be a hub for literary innovation and excellence, and its short story section remains a beloved and respected part of its tradition.