short story

Contains four reproducible short stories that incorporate lessons in the literary elements of character; setting; symbols, similies, and metaphors; and plot; each with margin notes, suggested activities for before and after reading, and a selection of reproducible activity sheets.

A guide to seventeen short stories, providing an introduction to each story and its author, plot summaries, descriptions of important characters, analyses of primary themes, explanations of literary techniques and movements, and historical and critical essays.

A guide to seventeen classic short stories, providing an introduction to each story and its author, plot summaries, descriptions of important characters, analysis of important themes, and historical and critical essays.

A study guide designed to help students read and understand four short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald that includes plot summaries, character sketches, critical analysis, and biographical information about Fitzgerald.

A study of James Joyce's first two works of fiction, "Dubliners" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", giving insights into the life of the author and his country, Ireland.

A study of the short stories by Willa Cather including her early interviews and speeches and selections from noted critics.

Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Bohemian author Franz Kafka and five of his works, including "The Metamorphosis.".

Critical essays discuss the development of the American short story from 1945 to 1980.

Provides biographical information about nineteenth-century American author Henry James, and features analyses of five of his short stories, each with a plot summary, list of characters, and a selection of critical excerpts.