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It really depends on the author and/or publisher what they think a short story is, and how long it can be before it becomes a novella. :) According to Wikipedia, one definition sets the limit at 7,500 words, and contemporary limits set the stories anywhere between 1,000 and 20,000 words.
Short stories are also sometimes described as works of fiction that can be read at one sitting rather than at several the way the novel generally is read. Of course, this definition is geared toward a reader with average reading ability and is just a general guide as opposed to a hard and fast definition. Edgar Allan Poe described a short story, or tale, in his critique of Nathaniel Hawthorne's book of short stories, "Twice Told Tales", as a story that should take about a half hour to one or two hours to read.
A short story should be only long enough for an average reader to finish it in one sitting rather than several as the longer novel or novella normally takes. This usually means it will be somewhere under 10,000 words. Edgar Allan Poe once described short stories, or 'tales' as they were then called as "...short prose narrative, requiring from a half-hour to one or two hours in its perusal...During the hour the hour of perusal the soul of the reader is at the writer's control. There are no external or extrinsic influences resulting from weariness or interruption." This was taken from a review he had made in 1842 of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Twice Told Tales." This is why it is common to say that a short story should be read in one sitting.
Edgar Allan Poe's shortest story is typically considered to be "The Oval Portrait," which is a tale about a man finding and reflecting on a painting in a castle. It is known for its concise structure and eerie atmosphere, characteristic of Poe's writing style.
In a critique of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Twice Told Tales' Poe stated: "We allude to the short prose narrative, requiring from a half-hour to one or two hours in its perusal." Poe's description is in terms of time required to read the story, not in terms of number of words.
He wasn't "defining" it but rather, giving its characteristics.
1. The first sentence needs to "define" the story
2. Tie ideas together for one emotional impact or "unity of effect"
3. Add nothing to detract from the design of the story
4. Aim for truth
5. Stress imagination, invention, creativity, and originality
6. Finally, the story is short enough to be read in one sitting.
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What was Edgar Allan Poe stories mostly about?
Poes stories were all about dead and misery
What is Edgar allan poes story that a sailor survives after being sucked in a whirlpool?
The story you are referring to is "A Descent into the Maelström" by Edgar Allan Poe. It follows a man who survives being pulled into a massive whirlpool off the coast of Norway and describes his harrowing experience and the lessons he learns from it.
What literary term is illustrated by Edgar allan poes use of a different colors for the room?
The literary term illustrated by Edgar Allan Poe's use of different colors for the room is symbolism. The colors he chooses likely represent deeper meanings or emotions within the story.
What was Edgar poes name at birth?
Edgar Poe was probably his name at birth though there is no surviving birth certificate. After his natural parents died, he was taken in by foster parents John and Frances Allan. They had Poe baptized as Edgar Allan Poe.
What are all of Edgar allan poes jobs in a lifetime?
first he was in a military academy then he wrote things for the newspaper then became a poet etc
which passage is part of the climax edgar allan poes the black cat?
Upon its head...sat the hideous beast...I had walled the monster up within the tomb!
Read this line from Edgar Allan poes “the raven “ eagerly I wished the morrow;- vainly I had sought to borrow which of these poetic devices does Poe use here?
Rhyme
How long ago did the imprisonment of Fortunato take place?
The imprisonment of Fortunato took place 50 years ago.
What major topic do both Edgar allan poes the philosophy of composition and Stephen kings on writing address?
think ans yoi wil;l gret oiytk
Into what genre do both Edgar Allan Poes The Philosophy of Composition and Stephen Kings On Writing fall?
Both Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and Stephen King's "On Writing" fall into the genre of literary nonfiction. They both discuss the writing process and provide insights into the craft of writing.
read this line from edgar allan poes the raven swung by seraphim whose foot falls tinkled on the tufted floor. which of these poetic devices does poe use here?
Alliteration —apex
When was The Black Cat - short story - created?
The Black Cat was written sometime in late 1842 early 1843. It was first published on August 19, 1843 in the United States Saturday Post.Edgar Allan Poes tale 'The Black Cat' was written in 1843.
