Short story writing : a practical treatise on the art of the short story
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"Short Story Writing: A Practical Treatise on the Art of the Short Story" by Charles Raymond Barrett is a guidebook on the craft of short story writing, likely written in the late 19th century. The text is designed to assist novice writers in understanding the principles and techniques that govern short story creation, elaborating on aspects such as plot, character development, and narrative style. Barrett's work draws insights from the masters of
the short story genre, intending to provide clear rules and examples to help aspiring authors navigate the complexities of their artistic endeavors. The opening of the book begins with Barrett outlining his intentions and approach to writing about short stories. In the preface, he expresses that the book serves as a collection of guidelines derived from his study of successful short story writers alongside the analysis of amateur attempts. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication in writing, while cautioning novices against the common pitfalls that lead to failure. The introduction further contextualizes the short story within the broader literary landscape, identifying important historical influences on the genre and laying the groundwork for the subsequent chapters, which will tackle specific elements such as plot construction and character portrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barrett, Charles Raymond, 1874-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Short story writing : a practical treatise on the art of the short story |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Short story |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20526 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20526-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 988 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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