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9780816044375

The Facts on File Companion to the American Short Story

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816044375

  • ISBN10:

    0816044376

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-10-01
  • Publisher: Checkmark Books
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Summary

The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story is a comprehensive A-to-Z reference to all aspects of this literary form. More than 675 entries provide synopses and critical viewpoints for short stories, short story writers, and related subjects.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v
Introduction vii
A-to-Z Entries
1(529)
Appendixes
I. Winners of Selected Short Story Prizes
463(49)
II. Suggested Readings by Theme and Topic
512(15)
III. Selected Bibliography
527(3)
List of Contributors 530(1)
Index 531

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Excerpts

Since the first American short story was published in 1799, interest in the genre has continued to grow. Sales of collections have risen over the years, short story readings proliferate in bookstores, and these works have been increasingly incorporated within college courses. The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story is an encyclopedic resource to all aspects of this literary art form.
Engaging and jargon-free, with contributions from a team of scholars, The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story is the only reference book that analyzes the genre as a whole. With more than 675 entries in A-to-Z format, it provides explanations of major critical controversies and ways to broaden the reader's interpretation of a short story. Scholars and students of various levels will find it invaluable; its bibliographies and cross references will expand further research possibilities; its definitions of literary terms contribute to more informed reading.
Among the topics covered are:Author biographies and bibliographiesSynopses and analyses of major stories
Well-known characters
Literary terms, themes, and motifs
Historical events that have influenced short story writers
Winners of prestigious short story prizes and awards.
An informative introduction surveys the history of the short story in the United States, interprets the current literary landscape, and points to new and future trends.

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