The aim of the book is not that of tracing the origin or the development of the short-story, but of setting forth “some standards of appreciation of what is good in story-writing, illustrating by the practice of the master as contrasted with amateurish failures.” Material, the technique of the short story, the plot, movement, emotional element and spirit of the author are all discussed. There is an undertone of sound advice to the would-be writer, and by way of a standard for self-criticism there has been appended a reading list of model short stories.
“It is to the reader rather than the writer that such a book is really useful.”
| + | Nation. 80: 232. S. 12, ’07. 270w. |
“Seems to us a very useful book.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 272. Ap. 27, ’07. 300w. |
“Miss Albright’s treatment of the subject is more than creditable; it is masterly.”
| + + | Outlook. 86: 570. Je. 13, ’07. 120w. |
Alden, Hazel Gillmore. Kingdom of heaven: an instruction in the Catholic faith for children. *$1.20. Church pub. co., N. Y.
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