American English is part and parcel of English syllabus in all the universities in India and short story is a popular genre and integral part of American English literature. This book highlights different aspects of American short stories and encapsulates three familiar short stories by famous American authors viz. The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe, The Crack-Up by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dry September by William Faulkner. Unnecessary elaborations have been avoided and utmost care has been taken so that students can have detailed information within the covers of this single volume in a brief but effective manner. This is beyond doubt that in a hurried time frame from one semester cycle to another, this compact and handy book will surely be loved by all the students of English literature.