This collection brings together classic short stories by three of America’s most renowned writers — Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Herman Melville. Each author represents a unique period and style in early American literature, ranging from romanticism to gothic and dark realism. The stories explore themes such as human nature, morality, mystery, and the supernatural. Notable works include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Irving, The Great Stone Face and *Mr.