A Panorama of the Short Story

A Panorama of the Short Story by Blanche Colton Williams is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of the short story genre. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the short story, its development over time, and the major themes and techniques used by writers throughout history. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the short story. The first section provides an overview of the genre and its history, tracing its origins back to ancient times and examining its evolution through the centuries. The second section focuses on the major themes and motifs that have appeared in short stories throughout history, such as love, death, and the supernatural.The third section of the book delves into the various techniques that writers have used to create effective short stories, including character development, plot structure, and narrative style. The fourth and final section provides a series of case studies that examine some of the most famous and influential short stories from throughout history, including works by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ernest Hemingway.Throughout the book, Williams provides insightful analysis and commentary on the various aspects of the short story genre, drawing on her extensive experience as a writer and literary critic. Whether you are a student of literature or simply a fan of the short story, A Panorama of the Short Story is an essential guide to this rich and fascinating literary form.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.