The Art of the Short Story: Stories and Authors in Historical Context

The Art of the Short Story: Stories and Authors in Historical Context
ISBN-10
0618155759
ISBN-13
9780618155750
Category
Literary Collections / General
Pages
1670
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Author
Wendy Martin

Description

This historically arranged anthology of short fiction by top American and international writers provides a comprehensive collection of both the classic stories as well as the most effective, relevant, and engaging modern and contemporary short stories. Through four distinct historical units, the author looks at the development of the short story as a genre. The historical introductions and visual spreads that begin each unit help instructors and students place the stories they read in a broader context. In addition to delineating the history and future of the short story, the anthology provides a comprehensive collection of classical and traditional stories and demonstrates the liveliness, flexibility, and dynamic nature of the genre. This dual focus grounds students in the tradition of the short story genre and gives them an appreciation for its contemporary context. Unlike many introductions to short fiction, this anthology includes a strong representation of newer works by international and American writers.

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