Anthony Burgess Short Story Collections books in order

Anthony Burgess's short story collections span speculative fiction, essays, and literary stories, published between 1980 and 1998.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Two Tales of the Future 1980 Anthony Burgess Buy
2 But Do Blondes Prefer Gentlemen? 1986 Anthony Burgess Buy
3 The Devil’s Mode 1989 Anthony Burgess Buy
4 Future Imperfect 1994 Anthony Burgess Buy
5 One Man’s Chorus 1998 Anthony Burgess Buy

Anthony Burgess published five short story collections between 1980 and 1998, with some appearing posthumously. Two Tales of the Future (1980) and Future Imperfect (1994) contain his science fiction short stories, extending the speculative interests visible in A Clockwork Orange and The Wanting Seed.

The Devil’s Mode (1989) collects literary stories, while But Do Blondes Prefer Gentlemen? (1986) and One Man’s Chorus (1998) gather his journalism and essay writing. These collections fill out the picture of a writer who was productive in every form, from the novel to the brief occasional piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Anthony Burgess Short Story Collections series?

There are five books in the Anthony Burgess Short Story Collections series, published between 1980 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Anthony Burgess Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Anthony Burgess Short Story Collections series is Two Tales of the Future, published in 1980.

What kind of short fiction did Anthony Burgess write?

Burgess’s short fiction ranges from science fiction (Two Tales of the Future, Future Imperfect) to literary stories (The Devil’s Mode) to collected essays and journalism (But Do Blondes Prefer Gentlemen?, One Man’s Chorus). His short work shows the same range of interests and styles as his novels.

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