John Hersey Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Hersey Collections series?"

"There are two books in the John Hersey Collections series, published between 1990 and 1993."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Hersey Collections series?"

"The first book in the John Hersey Collections series is Fling and Other Stories, published in 1990."

Q: "What short story collections did John Hersey publish?"

"John Hersey published two short story collections: Fling and Other Stories (1990) and Key West Tales (1993), both late-career works that show his range as a fiction writer."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fling and Other Stories	1990	John Hersey	Buy
2	Key West Tales	1993	John Hersey	Buy

John Hersey published two story collections late in his career. Fling and Other Stories (1990) gathers fiction from various periods, while Key West Tales (1993) draws on his time living in the Florida Keys.

Both collections offer a different perspective on Hersey’s writing from his better-known novels and journalism, showing his ability to work effectively in shorter forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Hersey Collections series?

There are two books in the John Hersey Collections series, published between 1990 and 1993.

What is the first book in the John Hersey Collections series?

The first book in the John Hersey Collections series is Fling and Other Stories, published in 1990.

What short story collections did John Hersey publish?

John Hersey published two short story collections: Fling and Other Stories (1990) and Key West Tales (1993), both late-career works that show his range as a fiction writer.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order