Understanding and Appreciation of the Short Story

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.

Track Listing

101	The Art of the Short Story, The Essay, Poetry, Drama, and Biography	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	06:40
102	The Art of the Short Story: Mood, Setting, and Action	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	04:16
103	The Art of the Short Story: Characterization	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	04:23
104	How the Short Story Evolved: The Roots of the Short Story	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	04:42
105	How the Short Story Evolved and Use In the Modern Short Story	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	03:51
201	The Short Story Compared with Other Literary Types: Questions and Answers on Themes	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	08:03
202	Masters of the Short Story	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	10:17
203	Some Memorable Themes Explained	Morris Schreiber, Directed by Wallace House with The University Players	06:55