The Best American Short Stories 1981
| Editor | Shannon Ravenel and Hortense Calisher |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Best American Short Stories |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0395312599 |
| Preceded by | The Best American Short Stories 1980 |
| Followed by | The Best American Short Stories 1982 |
The Best American Short Stories 1981, a volume in The Best American Short Stories series, was edited by Shannon Ravenel and by guest editor Hortense Calisher. The volume was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.