short story

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Short stories for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied short stories
2000
A guide to seventeen classic short stories, providing an introduction to each story and its author, plot summaries, descriptions of important characters, analysis of important themes, and historical and critical essays.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

1999
A study guide designed to help students read and understand four short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald that includes plot summaries, character sketches, critical analysis, and biographical information about Fitzgerald.

James Joyce

a study of the short fiction
1993
A study of James Joyce's first two works of fiction, "Dubliners" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", giving insights into the life of the author and his country, Ireland.

Willa Cather

a study of the short fiction
1991
A study of the short stories by Willa Cather including her early interviews and speeches and selections from noted critics.

Franz Kafka

comprehensive research and study guide
2003
Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Bohemian author Franz Kafka and five of his works, including "The Metamorphosis.".

The American short story, 1945-1980

a critical history
1984
Critical essays discuss the development of the American short story from 1945 to 1980.

Henry James

2001
Provides biographical information about nineteenth-century American author Henry James, and features analyses of five of his short stories, each with a plot summary, list of characters, and a selection of critical excerpts.

O. Henry

1998
Provides critical analyses of three short stories by O. Henry and includes biographical information about the author, plot summaries for each story, information about O. Henry's travels, and other related topics.

Mark Twain

1999
Presents critical and bibliographical information about five stories by Mark Twain, and includes biographical data about the American author.

D.H. Lawrence

2001
Presents a brief biography of author D. H. Lawrence, and features a plot summary, list of characters, and selection of critical views for each of five short stories, including "The Prussian Officer," "The Fox," "The Captain's Doll," "St. Mawr," and "The Rocking-Horse Winner.".

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