short story

Presents significant passages from criticism of the works of eight well-known short story writers, and features supplementary biographical and bibliographical information. Includes portraits when available, as well as cumulative author, nationality, and title indexes.

Profiles several short story writers and short stories often studied in high schools and colleges, presenting biographical and bibliographical information and several selections of significant criticism on each figure and work included. Also contains cumulative author, nationality, and title indexes.

Examines Chopin's writings exploring the historical, literary, and cultural contexts within which her stories occur and her visionary use of bilingual and bicultural perspectives of characters.

Instructs on the techniques of creating quality short fiction, including beginnings and endings, plots, themes, and tips on characters, dialogue, and viewpoint.

A collection of forty-eight stories from around the world for children and adult listeners, each of which can be told in just about five minutes.

Examines Hughes's short fiction to bring about a better understanding of his background.

An analysis of nine stories chosen to illustrate Lawrence's techniques of his short fiction.

A study of Twain's short fiction.

A discussion of Malamud's short fiction, from his early efforts to his later years, includes critical analysis and his narrative strategies.