9780259028536 - High School English: Composition-Rhetoric-Literature (Classic Reprint) di Kern, Alfred Allan (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the short story as a central literary genre, tracing its origins from early storytelling traditions through its emergence as a distinct art form in the nineteenth century. The author, a noted literary critic, explores the contributions of prominent writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Anton Chekhov in shaping the short story's conventions and artistic possibilities. Through in-depth analysis of classic works and examination of the genre's historical context, the author illuminates the nuances of storytelling techniques, the interplay of form and content, and the enduring power of the short story to capture the human experience. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the short story's development and significance, highlighting its intricate relationship with other literary genres and its profound impact on the literary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.