"Frightening Responsibility and Other Stories" is a collection of deep and skillfully written stories by the famous American writer William Dean Howells. The plots of these stories take the reader to various crossroads in life, where the main characters confront their fears, responsibilities and difficult life choices. Each story is a vivid drawing of psychological portraits and emotional conflicts, which leave behind many questions and reflections. "Frightening responsibility and other stories" is an excellent collection for those who appreciate deep literary art and understand human relationships.