Some Anomalies of the Short Story (from Literature and Life) by Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title Some Anomalies of the Short Story (from Literature and Life)
Note Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Some Anomalies of the Short Story (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is a critical exploration of the short story form, written in the late 19th century. This book serves as an essay collection that discusses the characteristics, merits, and shortcomings of short stories as a literary genre. Howells reflects on the paradox of the short story's popularity in isolation versus its reception when collected in volumes, probing the reader's relationship to this succinct form of fiction. In this examination, Howells delves into various aspects such as the appeal of individual short stories compared to their collective presence in books. He discusses the demands placed on the reader's imagination and the exhaustion that may arise from reading several stories in succession, as opposed to engaging with a longer narrative. Throughout the text, Howells posits that while the short story has a rich history and an abundance of potential, it remains distinctly different from novels and other forms of fiction. He also reflects on the evolution of the short story through different cultures and its current state in American literature, highlighting both the successes and limitations that define this unique genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Essays
Subject Literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 3384
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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