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Kálamo Books
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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'Aspects of the Modern Short Story : English and American' is a foundational critical study that examines the development and stylistic nuances of short fiction across two major literary traditions. A. C. Ward provides a detailed survey of the genre’s maturation, tracing its journey from simple sketches to a complex and respected literary form. The work analyzes the specific contributions of various authors, highlighting the unique characteristics that distinguish English and American approaches to brevity, narrative structure, and characterization.Through a series of thoughtful essays, Ward explores how the modern short story captures isolated moments of intense emotional or psychological significance. By focusing on the craftsmanship behind the genre, the work sheds light on the evolution of early 20th-century literature and the artistic innovations that allowed the short story to flourish. The study emphasizes the technical skill required to achieve a unified impression within a condensed format, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the mechanics of storytelling.'Aspects of the Modern Short Story : English and American' remains a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike. It offers a clear-eyed perspective on the literary movements that shaped modern fiction, celebrating the short story as a vital and enduring medium for artistic expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
