The Writing of the Short Story by Lewis Worthington Smith
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, Lewis Worthington, 1866-1947 |
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| LoC No. | 03011265 |
| Title | The Writing of the Short Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Writing of the Short Story" by Lewis Worthington Smith is a guidebook on narrative composition written in the early 20th century. This instructional text focuses on the art of crafting short stories, emphasizing the essential elements that contribute to a compelling narrative, such as character, incident, description, and mood. In this book, Smith explores the fundamental components of a successful short story, breaking down narrative forms and discussing the importance of plot and character development. He highlights how a coherent sequence of incidents can generate emotional engagement and how descriptions contribute to the overall atmosphere. Throughout, he encourages writers to consider the psychological connection between characters and readers while providing practical suggestions for improving their storytelling skills. Ultimately, Smith aims to equip aspiring writers with the tools necessary to create impactful short fiction that resonates with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Short story |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27224 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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