The Lady, or the Tiger? | Overview

When "The Lady or the Tiger?" was first published in Century in 1882, it was a resounding success. Although Stockton had already published a novel and some other stories and would continue to publish for many years, "The Lady or the Tiger?" remained his most famous story. Originally he wrote the story, which he called "In the King's Arena," to provoke discussion at a literary party. The story sparked heated discussion, so Stockton expanded it and submitted it to Century, where it was accepted and re-titled by the editor.

"The Lady or the Tiger?" is a fantasy story...

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