The Short Story: a Very Short Introduction
Author | : Andrew Kahn |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2022-01-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198754633 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198754639 |
Rating | : 4/5 (639 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Short Story: a Very Short Introduction written by Andrew Kahn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on examples from across the globe and throughout history, Andrew Kahn explores the key characteristics of the short story. He shows how its rise was intertwined with international print culture, and discusses the essential techniques within this thriving literary genre, as well as the ways in which it is constantly innovated, even today.