Anonymous refers to a collective authorship often used for works of uncertain or multiple origins. Anonymous works span various genres and time periods, including epic poems like “Beowulf,” folktales, and even contemporary internet content.
Short Stories written by Anonymous
A Little Tiny Thing 1889 - OUT in the garden Mary sat hemming a pocket-handkerchief, and there came a little insect runningoh, in such a hurry!across… ... Read more
Goody Two Shoes 1765 - In the reign of good Queen Bess, there was an honest, industrious countryman named Meanwell, who, living under a hard… ... Read more
How the Moon Became Beautiful 1908 - The Moon is very beautiful with his round, bright face which shines with soft and gentle light on all the… ... Read more
The Legend of Babouscka 1913 - ... Read more
The Little Thief in the Pantry 1889 - "MOTHER dear, said a little mouse one day, I think the people in our house must be very kind; dont… ... Read more
The Night After Christmas 1901 - 'TWAS the night after Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirringexcepting a mouse. The stockings were… ... Read more
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Zora Neale Hurston African American Literature, Folklore - Zora Neale Hurston, born on January 7, 1891, in Notasulga, Alabama, was an influential African-American author, folklorist, and anthropologist known for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." Hurston's writing style is characterized by its use of African-American Vernacular English… ... Read more
Peter Christen Asbjornsen Fairy Tales, Folklore, Norwegian Literature - Peter Christen Asbjornsen, born on January 15, 1812, in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, was a Norwegian folklorist and co-author of the famous collection of fairy tales, "Norske Folkeeventyr." Asbjornsen's writing style is deeply rooted in Norwegian folklore, preserving and popularizing… ... Read more- Anonymous Folklore, Mythology - Anonymous refers to a collective authorship often used for works of uncertain or multiple origins. Anonymous works span various genres and time periods, including epic poems like "Beowulf," folktales, and even contemporary internet content. ... Read more
