The Octave of Jealousy

Stacy Aumonier's "The Octave of Jealousy" is a compelling series of eight snapshots exploring human envy and human nature, beginning with a tramp who envies a more settled life. The story then shifts focus to the next individual, revealing a chain of jealousy that connects various characters in a captivating examination of human emotions. Praised by James Hilton as one of the best short stories ever written, it offers a sharp, insightful look into the complexities of envy.