The short stories of Hemingway not only have come to be considered the finest achievements of this writer's genius, but also have taken their place as one of the most important contributions to the evolution of fiction. In this volume, Jackson J. Benson has assembled thirty of the best essays on Hemingway's stories, essays that explore his art in all its depth and breadth. The editor has also provided an overview essay and a comprehensive checklist of Hemingway criticism. -- From publisher's description.