The Short-Story: Specimens Illustrating Its Development

By Brander Matthews

Book Overview

The Short-Story: Specimens Illustrating Its Development is a book written by Brander Matthews, an American writer and literary critic. The book is a comprehensive overview of the development of the short story genre, featuring a collection of short stories from various authors that are arranged chronologically to showcase the evolution of the form.The book begins with an introduction by Matthews, in which he discusses the history and characteristics of the short story. He then presents a selection of short stories from different eras, starting with ancient tales and fables and moving through the centuries to contemporary works.The stories included in the book are from a diverse range of authors, including Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anton Chekhov, Guy de Maupassant, and Ernest Hemingway, among others. Each story is accompanied by a brief introduction and analysis by Matthews, providing context and insight into the author's style and themes.Overall, The Short-Story: Specimens Illustrating Its Development is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the short story genre. Matthews' careful curation of stories and insightful commentary make this book a valuable addition to any literature lover's collection.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: 1432532170
• ISBN13: 9781432532178
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"