The Drama of the American Short Story, 1800–1865 argues that to truly understand the short story form, one must look at how it was shaped by the lively, chaot
A new history of the origins of the American short story and its relationship to theatrical performance culture
The American short story has always been characterized by exciting aesthetic innovations and an immense range of topics. This handbook offers students and resea
This collection explores the history and development of the anglophone short story since the beginning of the nineteenth century.
