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The Short Story: The Reality Of Artifice
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The Short Story Is One Of The Most Difficult Types Of Prose To Write And One Of The Most Pleasurable To Read. From Boccaccio'S Decameron To The Collected Stories Ofreynolds Price, Charles May Gives Us An Understanding Of The History And Structure Of This Demanding Form Of Fiction. Beginning With A General History Of The Genre, He Moves On To Focus On The Nineteenthcentury When The Modern Short Story Began To Come Into Focus. From There He Moves On To Later Nineteenthcentury Realism And Early Twentiethcentury Formalism And Finally To The Modern Renaissance Of The Form That Shows No Signs Of Abating. A Chronology Of Significant Events, Works And Figures From The Genre'S History, Notes And References And An Extensive Bibliographic Essay With Recommended Reading Round Out The Volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Short Story (Genres in Context)'? A: The book provides an understanding of the history and structure of the short story genre, exploring its evolution from Boccaccio's Decameron to modern works.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Short Story (Genres in Context)' is Charles May.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 17, 2002.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback book categorized under Criticism & Theory, focusing on the short story genre.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 182 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing short stories? A: Yes, it offers insights into the genre's history and structure, making it beneficial for both beginners and experienced writers.
- Q: Does the book include any recommended readings? A: Yes, it features an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended readings related to the short story genre.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Does this book cover modern short story writing? A: Yes, it discusses the modern renaissance of the short story form and its ongoing development.
- Q: Are there any historical events discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a chronology of significant events, works, and figures in the short story genre's history.