Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Tradd Street PressSeitenzahl
478
Maße (L/B/H)
23.4/15.6/2.7 cm
Gewicht
844 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-595096-9
"Studying the Short Story" is a comprehensive guide and analytical textbook designed to help writers and students master the intricacies of brief narrative fiction. Written by J. Berg Esenwein, a leading authority on the craft of writing, this work serves as both a manual for creative composition and a curated anthology of exemplary tales. The volume meticulously breaks down the structural elements of the short story, exploring critical components such as plot development, characterization, setting, and the unique constraints of the form.
By examining classic works from various masters of the genre, the book provides readers with practical exercises and critical insights into how a successful story is constructed. Esenwein categorizes various types of short fiction-including stories of adventure, ingenuity, and psychological depth-offering a taxonomic approach to literature that remains valuable for both historians of the craft and modern writers seeking to refine their technique. This work emphasizes the clarity and precision required to captivate an audience within the limited scope of the short form, making it an essential resource for understanding the foundations of modern short fiction and the evolution of the writer's craft.
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