The Modern Collection of Short Stories In English Literature: An Analytical Study

Authors

  • Tao Yong Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
  • Gao Qi Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
  • Sun Qi Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities, Lincoln University College, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60072/ijeissah.2023.v1i03.005

Abstract

The study examines the early 20th century short story's altering terrain, particularly in modernist English literature. The short story originated in 19th-century magazines. Modernist short stories' subjects and excellence have increased book and short story readership. The introduction promises that the research will introduce readers to the literary styles of 20th-century authors Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Katherine Mansfield. Modernist short story scholarship. It covers early 20th-century short story studies, theories, and criticism. Modernists popularized short stories by experimenting with storytelling forms, topics, and structures. It should also describe previous research and indicate any gaps the new study fills. Modernist short stories by Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Katherine Mansfield are examined. It examines their literary aspects, themes, and styles. Their paintings may represent modern culture. The section should also explore how modernist short stories influenced novel and short story readers during study. Texts may support arguments using examples and quotes. The conclusion summarizes the study's findings and effects. It emphasizes how modernism affected short stories and their audience. The conclusion should compare 20th-century writers Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Katherine Mansfield.

Keywords:

Modernist Short Stories, Readership, 20th Century Authors

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Published

17-08-2023

How to Cite

Yong, T., Qi, G. ., & Qi, S. . (2023). The Modern Collection of Short Stories In English Literature: An Analytical Study. International Journal of Emerging Issues in Social Science, Arts and Humanities ( IJEISSAH), 1(3), 53-61. https://doi.org/10.60072/ijeissah.2023.v1i03.005