"The Short-story" is a high-quality, unaltered reissue of the original edition that deals with the art of writing short stories. Published by Hansebooks, a publisher dedicated to preserving historical literature, this work provides insights into the narrative techniques and stylistic devices used by significant authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne. The publication aims to make valuable literary works, which are now only available as antiques, accessible to future generations. By reissuing such texts, not only is the literary heritage preserved, but also the knowledge and creativity embedded in these stories are promoted. The edition is available in a paperback format and is suitable for both literature enthusiasts and students of literary studies.