"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

This animated version of "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe, was narrated by Steve Anderson and illustrated by Eraklis Petmezas. You can view it here.

You can also view "The Tell-Tale Heart" eText here.

You can also view more animated classic short stories at the Adam Smith Academy website.

"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov

"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov asks the question: Which is better to die by capital punishment or to live a life in solitary confinement?

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This particular short story has been adapted into several television shows and movies. You can also view "The Bet" eText at the Adam Smith Academy website.

View more animated classics at the Adam Smith Academy website.

"The Fox and The Crow" by Aesop

"The Fox and The Crow" is a classic Aesop fable, teaching children a valuable lesson regarding "flatterers".

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You can view more animated classic short stories at the Adam Smith Academy website. You can also view "The Fox and The Crow" eText at the site.

"The Boarding House" by James Joyce

"The Boarding House" was a short story originally published in 1914 as a part of the literary classic, "Dubliners." It is considered one of James Joyce's favorite short stories.

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See more animated classics at the Adam Smith Academy. Also you can view "The Boarding House" eText at the site.