7 best short stories – Food

7 best short stories – Food –

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to Food.

Eating is more than just feeding the body. The time for a meal is the time to unite the community around a table and share. The taste of food can evoke feelings and memories such as longing, joy and contemplation. Knowing this, writers have always used food as a subject in their works, to metaphorize feelings and thoughts. The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by great authors who mixed literature and cuisine. Enjoy!

– A Piece of Steak by Jack London.
– Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov.
– A Dinner by Alexander Kielland.
– The New Food by Stephen Leacock.
– White Bread by Zona Gale.
– Witches’ Loaves by O. Henry.
– Tea by H.H. Munro (Saki).