How to Study, the Best Short Stories, an Analysis of Edward J. O'brien's Annual Volumes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: How to Study, the Best Short Stories, an Analysis of Edward J. O'brien's Annual Volumes (Classic Reprint)
Author: Blanche Colton Williams
ISBN: 9780267136025

Blanche Colton Williams

9780267136025: How to Study, the Best Short Stories, an Analysis of Edward J. O'brien's Annual Volumes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267136021 ISBN 13: 9780267136025

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Sharpen your quick-reading toolkit with a clear, expert guide to short-story craft .

This scholarly, bible-sized analysis breaks down how great stories are built and why they move readers, using representative works as teaching examples.

This edition surveys the principles behind effective storytelling, from pacing and scene-work to character specialization and the use of setting. Readable yet insightful, it shows how authors shape structure, mood, and meaning to leave a lasting impression.

How to identify the planning and execution behind a strong short story.
Ways writers reveal character through action, voice, and detail.
Techniques for analyzing setting, tempo, and point of view.
Guidance on evaluating a story’s emotional and thematic impact without spoilers.

Ideal for readers who want clear criteria for judging fiction and for students studying short-story craft, this edition offers practical, example-driven insight into the art of storytelling.

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