Our Short Story Writers

""Our Short Story Writers"" is a book written by Blanche Colton Williams that provides a comprehensive overview of the short story genre and its most prominent authors. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the history and evolution of the short story, and the second part focusing on the lives and works of the most significant short story writers from around the world.In the first part of the book, Williams explores the origins of the short story and its development as a literary form. She discusses the influence of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne on the genre, as well as the rise of the modern short story in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The second part of the book is devoted to profiles of the most important short story writers from around the world. Williams covers a wide range of authors, from classic writers like Anton Chekhov and Guy de Maupassant, to more contemporary writers such as Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. Each profile includes a brief biography of the author, an analysis of their most famous works, and a discussion of their impact on the short story genre.Overall, ""Our Short Story Writers"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of the short story, as well as those looking to explore the works of some of the most important writers in the genre. Williams' engaging writing style and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike.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.