The Short-story by Atkinson, Harte, Hawthorne, Irving, Kipling, Poe, and Stevenson

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Author of introduction, etc. Atkinson, William Patterson, 1869-
Contributor Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
Contributor Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Contributor Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Contributor Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Contributor Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Contributor Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
LoC No. 16020255
Title The Short-story
Original Publication Boston; New York; Chicago : Allyn and Bacon, 1916
Contents Irving: Rip Van Winkle (1820)
Poe: The Gold Bug (1842); The Purloined Letter (1845)
Hawthorne: Howe's Masquerade (1838); The Birthmark (1843)
Harte: The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1869)
Stevenson: The Sire de Malétroit's Door (1878); Markheim (1885)
Kipling: Wee Willie Winkie (1888).
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Summary "The Short-story" by W. Patterson Atkinson is a collection of critical essays and representative tales, likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves both as an analytical guide on the art and evolution of the short story as a literary form and a curated anthology of notable examples from various American authors. Included within are stories from Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and others, each illustrating the richness and diversity of the short story genre, while also offering insight into the techniques and structures that define it. At the start of the book, Atkinson discusses the historical development of storytelling and its importance across cultures and time periods, leading to the establishment of the short story as a distinct literary form. He reflects on the contributions of major American writers, emphasizing how they shaped the genre through their unique narratives, thematic explorations, and increasingly sophisticated techniques. This introductory section sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the selected stories, blending literary analysis with character and plot development in a way that appeals to both scholars and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 21964
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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