The Scarlet Ibis
| "The Scarlet Ibis" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by James Hurst | |
Cover of The Atlantic issue in which this was first published | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Tragedy, short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | The Atlantic Monthly |
| Media type | magazine |
| Publication date | July 1960 |
"The Scarlet Ibis" is a short story written by James Hurst. It was first published in The Atlantic Monthly in July 1960 and won the "Atlantic First" award. The story has become a classic of American literature, and has been frequently republished in high school anthologies and other collections.