Anatomy of the Short Story
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Anatomy of the Short Story
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About this listen
In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format.
Episode Highlights:
01:30 What a short story does best
03:27 Character is King: Short Story Edition
10:08 Six key literary elements of the short story
17:44 A training ground for the writer’s “long game”
22:10 Story Example 1: A Good Man is Hard to Find
26:45 Story Example 2: Trace
30:07 Story Example 3: The Telltale Heart
33:10 Story Example 4: The Star
35:40 Story Example 5: A Rose for Emily
40:20 Story Example 6: The Open Window
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