DEFINITION OF THE SHORT STORY.

DEFINITION OF THE SHORT STORY. I have not belonged to a book group for a long time, but Mary Jane and I belong to a short story group, conducted by Carroll Stenson, that meets weekly. We have read and discussed hundreds of short stories in the last few years. I am often reminded of my brother Elmer’s definition of a short story: “a short piece of fiction in which a character’s life is ruined.”

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6 Responses to DEFINITION OF THE SHORT STORY.

  1. Mary Jane says:

    At our last short story group meeting, Philip repeated this definition–giving Elmer credit, of course. It was greeted with roars of delight. Elmer, you’re now quotable in Darien.

  2. Lee says:

    I hope the short story group doesn’t still attribute “educating a beautiful woman is like pouring honey in a fine Swiss watch” to Mr. Schaefer, though ; )

    I should add that I don’t know what chills me more, the sexism in that character’s quote or the thought of honey in the Swiss watch.

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  4. Mary Jane says:

    Lee’s comment is so wonderful! Here’s a man who loves and appreciates a great watch.

  5. Lee says:

    Of course I kid. The sexism’s worse!

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