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Latest revision as of 10:46, 29 January 2024
For one reason or another, I have collected several short stories on my web site—probably to teach at one time or another. Most of these should be in the public domain (or pretty close), but please contact me if copyright issues exist. Short fiction is a form of literature that focuses on telling a complete story in a condensed format.
General Characteristics
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Some general characteristics of short fiction include:
These characteristics are not exhaustive, and there is considerable variety within the form of short fiction. However, they provide a general sense of the key features of the genre. |
Kate Chopin | ||
F. Scott Fitzgerald | ||
Ernest Hemingway | ||
James Joyce | ||
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Franz Kafka | ||
Jack London | ||
Norman Mailer | ||
Edgar Allan Poe | ||
Olaf Stapledon | ||
Unknown | ||