"Study of the story. Sixteen masterpieces of the genre with introductory materials, commentaries and a new laboratory method of study for individual reading and use in universities and schools. This book helps the reader to analyze sixteen outstanding stories in more depth, opening them up to additional contexts, notes, and methods of study. Thanks to high-quality introductory materials and detailed commentaries, the reader can better understand and appreciate the individual aspects of each masterpiece. The new laboratory method of study proposed in the book facilitates in-depth analysis of stories both for independent study and for use in educational institutions. "The Study of the Story" is an excellent guide for anyone interested in literature and wishing to expand their knowledge of short fiction.