The critic Dr. Giraddi Govindaraj has curated and edited a collection of Kannada's finest short stories titled "Mareyabaarada Haleya Kathegalu" ("Unforgettable Old Stories"). This anthology reflects the distinctive and diverse nature of short story writing in Kannada literature. After each story, the editor provides a brief introduction to the author, followed by scholarly annotations that highlight the significance of these stories in the literary canon. Many of the authors in this collection are relatively unknown, yet they have crafted remarkable stories that remain relevant even today.