The Writing of the Short Story by Lewis Worthington Smith

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Author Smith, Lewis Worthington, 1866-1947
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
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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