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OverviewDiverse in theme, style and cultural context, the American short story can take many forms. The only common theme is the short story’s unique ability to captivate an audience. This volume discusses the origin and popularity of the short story. Original critical essays on a diverse collection of writers highlight Edgar Allen Poe, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, O. Henry, Kate Chopin and many others. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of """"Works Cited,"""" along with endnotes. Finally, the volume's appendixes offer a section of useful reference resources. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carol L. BeranPublisher: Grey House Publishing Inc Imprint: Grey House Publishing Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.538kg ISBN: 9781619254251ISBN 10: 1619254255 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 30 April 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |