Major American Short Stories
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Author Description
Strongly emphasizing the works of major writers such as Hawthorne, Poe, James, Irving, Twain, and Faulkner, this latest edition of a remarkably successful text ranges from the traditional to the modern experimental fictions of Barth, Barthelme, and Coover. Edited by one of the most prominent experts in the field, the third edition addresses the needs of a changing readership by presenting more works by women, writers of color, and contemporary authors, including Kate Chopin, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Zora Neale Hurston, Robert Stone, Raymond Carver, Alice Walker, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Louise Erdrich. Preceding each section is an introductory essay discussing individual works and the development of the genre, and biographical and bibliographical notes for each author are also provided. American Short Stories, 3/e is the definitive source for exploring the full range of American contributions to the short story.
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the evolution and breadth of the American short story as a distinct literary form. Edited by A. Walton Litz, the text provides a comprehensive survey of the genre, spanning from foundational nineteenth-century authors to late twentieth-century experimentalists. By integrating biographical context and critical introductions, the volume serves as a pedagogical framework for understanding how American narrative styles have shifted across generations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological selection of short fiction from the 19th century to the contemporary era.
- Introductory essays for each section detailing the historical development of the genre.
- Biographical and bibliographical notes for every featured author.
- A diverse range of voices including canonical figures and marginalized writers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this collection as a foundational resource for academic study due to its balanced inclusion of traditional and experimental works. Readers often note the scholarly density of the introductory essays, which provide necessary context for analyzing the stylistic shifts within the American short story tradition.
Page Count:
896
Publication Date:
1994-02-24
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195078993
ISBN-13:
9780195078992
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