ENG215H1 Lecture : Lecture 1

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13 Feb 2011
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The short story definition (dictionary): a brief work of prose fiction tending to no longer than 10,000 words. Edgar allan poe: 19th century american writer; originator of the short story genre; first critical theorist. (poe"s definition) prose tale: narrative which can be read in at one city at hour to. Work towards a single effect that all other details are subordinated. Broad (not particularly meaningful: contemporary short story critics emphasize short stories can cover a great diversity of writing styles and can behave differently. traits and characteristics (of a short story) expansiveness, density, ambiguity, depth, complexity, texture and openness (frank davie) canadian short stories have developed outside of the anglo-american definition of a singleness, limitations. The story"s brevity is prominent, therefore, it directs us to the definition of the genre short story. Crummey (author) invites us to ask questions status of the narrative.

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