Studying the short-story by J. Berg Esenwein

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Editor Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946
LoC No. 18016729
Title Studying the short-story
Sixteen short-story classics with introductions, notes and a new laboratory study method for individual reading and use in colleges and schools.
Original Publication United States: The Home Correspondence School,1918.
Series Title The Writer's library
Note Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents An introduction to the study of the short-story -- Stories of action and adventure: Mateo Falcone / Prosper Merimee. A lodging for the night / Robert Louis Stevenson -- Stories of mystery and fantasy: The purloined letter / Edgar Allan Poe. The monkey's paw / W.W. Jacobs -- Stories of emotion: The last class / Alphonse Daudet. Without benefit of clergy / Rudyard Kipling -- Humorous stories: The ransom of Red Chief / O. Henry. The courting of T'Nowhead's Bell / James M. Barrie -- Stories of setting: The outcasts of Poker Flat / Bret Harte. Moonlight / Guy de Maupassant -- Impressionistic stories: The white old maid / Nathaniel Hawthorne. The fall of the House of Usher / Edgar Allan Poe -- Character studies: The piece of string / Guy de Maupassant. The substitute / Francois Coppee --
Psychological studies: Markheim / Robert Louis Stevenson. On the stairs / Arthur Morrison.
Credits Andrés V. Galia, QMacrocarpa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Studying the Short-Story" by J. Berg Esenwein is an educational guide focused on analyzing and appreciating short stories, likely written in the early 20th century. The book comprises sixteen classic short stories, accompanied by introductions, notes, and a laboratory study method tailored for individual reading or classroom use. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of the short story as a literary form, discussing various types and what makes them impactful. The opening portion of the work introduces the concept of studying short stories by outlining the structure and purpose of the book. Esenwein highlights the progression of the short story form over centuries, mentioning the historical context and evolution from ancient tales to the modern short story. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with select stories and provides tools for analysis, including critical questions for reflection. The narrative sets up a framework for exploring different genres within the short story, aiming to cultivate a comprehensive literary skill set among both students and amateur writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories
Subject Short story
Category Text
EBook-No. 68291
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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