The Modern Short Story

The Modern Short Story: A Study Of The Form, Its Plot, Structure, Development, And Other Requirements is a literary analysis book written by Lucy Lilian Notestein and first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the short story genre, exploring its various elements and requirements in detail. Notestein delves into the structure and plot of the modern short story, examining its development over time and the various techniques used by writers to create engaging and impactful stories. The book also discusses the importance of character development, setting, and theme in the short story form. Notestein provides examples of notable short stories from various authors, including Edgar Allan Poe and Guy de Maupassant, to illustrate her points. The Modern Short Story is an essential resource for students of literature, aspiring writers, and anyone with an interest in the art of storytelling.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.