Such Is My Beloved (1934) is frequently regarded as Callaghan's most exceptional novel. It narrates the tale of a young priest attempting to save two prostitutes, portraying a world rife with cynicism and betrayal, yet also highlighting a divine love that redeems the fallen.

The Oxford Book of Canadian Short Stories in English (1986), edited by Margaret Atwood and Robert Weaver, features forty-one short stories from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The collection includes works by Mordecai Richler, Alice Munro, Sinclair Ross, Stephen Leacock, and Callaghan, as well as contributions from lesser-known authors.

Alice Munro’s Selected Stories (1997) offers a representative selection of works by a Canadian author considered among the greatest contemporary short-story writers. Her stories often explore the troubled lives of women in small Ontario towns, but her artistry transcends this narrow focus and achieves universal relevance.

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigia Edition (1998) is the definitive compilation of Hemingway’s short stories. This collection serves as a useful resource for comparing his work with that of his friend and contemporary, Callaghan.