C.S. Forester Short Story Collections books in order

C.S. Forester Short Story Collections gathers three collections of Forester's shorter fiction, published between 1954 and 1970.
Series · Historical Fiction · Short Stories · War Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Nightmare 1954 C.S. Forester Buy
2 Man in the Yellow Raft 1969 C.S. Forester Buy
3 Gold from Crete 1970 C.S. Forester Buy

C.S. Forester’s three short story collections gather his work in shorter forms. The Nightmare appeared in 1954, during his most productive period. Man in the Yellow Raft (1969) and Gold from Crete (1970) were published posthumously, collecting sea stories and wartime fiction that complement his novels.

The collections contain stories set during both World Wars and the Napoleonic era, drawing on the same historical periods and nautical expertise that informed the Hornblower series and his standalone novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the C.S. Forester Short Story Collections series?

There are three books in the C.S. Forester Short Story Collections series, published between 1954 and 1970.

What is the first book in the C.S. Forester Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the C.S. Forester Short Story Collections series is The Nightmare, published in 1954.

What are C.S. Forester's short story collections?

Forester published three short story collections: The Nightmare (1954), Man in the Yellow Raft (1969), and Gold from Crete (1970). The latter two were published posthumously and contain sea and war stories in the vein of his Hornblower novels.

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