The American Short Story: A Study Of The Influence Of Locality In Its Development

By Elias Lieberman

Book Overview

The American Short Story: A Study of the Influence of Locality in Its Development is a book written by Elias Lieberman. The book is a comprehensive study of the American short story and its evolution over time. Lieberman examines the impact of locality on the development of the short story genre, focusing on how regional differences in culture, geography, and history have influenced the themes, characters, and settings of American short stories. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the American short story. Lieberman begins by discussing the origins of the genre and its early development in the United States. He then goes on to examine the role of regionalism in the short story, looking at how writers have used their local environments as a source of inspiration. Throughout the book, Lieberman provides numerous examples of American short stories from different regions of the country, including the South, the Midwest, and the West. He analyzes these stories in detail, highlighting the unique characteristics of each region and how they are reflected in the literature. Overall, The American Short Story: A Study of the Influence of Locality in Its Development is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the American short story. It provides a fascinating look at how regional differences have shaped this important literary genre, and it offers insights into the ways in which American writers have drawn inspiration from their local environments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163712132
• ISBN13: 9781163712139
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"