The long and short of it : from aphorism to novel /

This book explores the family of very short literary genres-- aphorisms, witticisms, wise sayings, and other short forms, from the perspective of their world views and the devices that express them.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Morson, Gary Saul, 1948-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Aphorisms and apothegms > History and criticism.
Wit and humor > History and criticism.
Epigram.
Literary form.
Aphorismes et apophtegmes > Histoire et critique.
Épigramme.
Genres littéraires.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Aphorisms and apothegms
Epigram
Literary form
Wit and humor
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Genre and brevity
  • Apothegms
  • Witticism and witlessism
  • Wisdom and counter-wisdom
  • Two kinds of trial
  • Prosaic apothegms
  • Conclusion : the great conversation.

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