Overview

""The Short Story: Its Principles and Structure"" is a comprehensive and analytical exploration of the short story as a distinct literary genre. Evelyn May Albright provides an in-depth study of the technical and creative requirements necessary to master this condensed narrative form. The work serves as both a practical guide for writers and a critical framework for students of literature, examining the essential mechanics that differentiate the short story from longer works of fiction. The text delves into fundamental elements such as plot construction, characterization, setting, and the importance of achieving a single, unified emotional effect. By breaking down the structural constraints of the medium, Albright illustrates how brevity and impact must be carefully balanced through precise prose and the selection of significant detail. The book also addresses the selection of material and the evolution of storytelling techniques, offering a systematic approach to understanding how a successful narrative is built. ""The Short Story: Its Principles and Structure"" remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the craftsmanship of prose, providing timeless insights into the art of concise and powerful storytelling. 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.

Full Product Details

9781025984711

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available