The Elements of the Short Story

About this book

The legend of Sleepy Hollow, by W. Irving Rip Van Winkle, by W. Irving Irving as a story writer The great stone face, by N. Hawthorne Ethan Brand, by N. Hawthorne Hawthorne as a story writer Fall of the House of Usher, by E. A. Poe The murders in the Rue Morgue, by E. A. Poe Poe as a story writer The diamond lens, by F.-J. O'Brien The man without a country, by E. E. Hale The outcasts of Poker Flat, by F. B. Harte Some recent stories

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· 296 pages · ≈ 5 h 29 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The Elements of the Short Story?

About ≈ 5 h 29 m — 296 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Elements of the Short Story~5 h 29 m

How many pages is The Elements of the Short Story?

296 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Elements of the Short Story296

What genre is The Elements of the Short Story?

It sits on the Short Stories, Horror, Fiction shelves.

Is The Elements of the Short Story in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who wrote The Elements of the Short Story?

Edward Everett Hale, Jr. (1863–1932).

Where can I read The Elements of the Short Story online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library