Educator Morris Schreiber discusses the literary art and history of the short story. With assistance from the University Players, Schreiber explains the evolution of the short story as well the significance and importance of such concepts as: mood, setting, action, and characterization. As examples he uses works of well-known authors, including Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen Crane, O. Henry, and Guy de Maupassant. The complete transcript of each track is included in the liner notes.

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