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Explore the evolution of short fiction with The Tales We Tell: Perspectives on the Short Story. This volume from the Contributions to the Study of World Literature series examines the renaissance of short fiction studies. It covers a wide range of modern developments, including minimalist works, extended short story cycles, and narrative nonfiction forms like memoirs and essays. Readers will find deep analysis of how contemporary writers test the boundaries of the form, including interactive stories created with readers. The collection brings together the research and theories of renowned short story writers and theorists. By looking at the genre through the lenses of history, cultural studies, and cognitive science, this book provides a comprehensive view of the modern short story landscape.

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This Bloomsbury publication explores the renaissance of short fiction studies and modern literary trends.

The volume includes research from well-known short story writers and theorists regarding the evolution of the genre.

Content covers diverse forms such as minimalist works, short story cycles, and narrative nonfiction like memoirs and essays.

The text examines the short story through various academic perspectives including history, cultural studies, and cognitive science.

This book is part of the Contributions to the Study of World Literature series for advanced literary study.

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30 June 1998
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08 February 2007

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