A comparative study of the British and American short story for the past fifteen years examines how short fiction evolved across two nations from 1918 to 1933, with fresh analysis and historical context.
This nonfiction work surveys major writers, trends, and genres to map where the form has traveled and where it may go next.
The author gathers periodicals, anthologies, and author collections to trace the development of the short story in both England and America. It frames key questions about similarities, differences, and future directions, helping readers understand how criticism, technique, and market forces shaped the form.
- Learn how critics and editors defined the short story and distinguished it from related forms
- See how different schools and movements—romanticism, realism, impressionism, naturalism, and more—appeared in practice
- Explore how renowned authors influenced the genre across decades and borders
- Discover how the short story has stayed vital through experimentation and shifting tastes
Ideal for readers of literary history and students seeking a clear overview of early 20th‑century American and British short fiction, plus those curious about how criticism tracked changing trends.