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When did the short story as we know it today begin?
When did the short story as we know it today begin?
- In the 18th century
- In the 20th century
- In the 19th century (correct)
- In the 17th century
Which authors contributed to the popularity of short stories in the 19th century?
Which authors contributed to the popularity of short stories in the 19th century?
- Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe
- William Shakespeare and Mark Twain
- Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens (correct)
- Jane Austen and George Eliot
What genre does the short fiction story span?
What genre does the short fiction story span?
- Only crime fiction
- Only fantasy fiction
- Only literary fiction
- Every imaginable genre (correct)
What impact did modernism have on the fiction short story in the early 20th century?
What impact did modernism have on the fiction short story in the early 20th century?
What is remarkable about the form of short fiction stories?
What is remarkable about the form of short fiction stories?
What is a white-shoe firm in the United States?
What is a white-shoe firm in the United States?
What is the origin of the phrase 'white-shoe'?
What is the origin of the phrase 'white-shoe'?
Who is credited with creating the distinct model adopted by virtually all white-shoe law firms?
Who is credited with creating the distinct model adopted by virtually all white-shoe law firms?
Where are white-shoe firms typically located?
Where are white-shoe firms typically located?
What type of shoes are traditionally associated with the term 'white-shoe'?
What type of shoes are traditionally associated with the term 'white-shoe'?
Study Notes
The Origins of the Short Story
- The modern short story as we know it today began to take shape in the 19th century.
- Authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Anton Chekhov, and Guy de Maupassant contributed to the popularity of short stories in the 19th century.
Characteristics of Short Fiction
- Short fiction spans a wide range of genres, including horror, romance, science fiction, and more.
The Impact of Modernism
- Modernism in the early 20th century had a significant impact on the fiction short story, leading to experimentation with form and style.
Form of Short Fiction
- What is remarkable about the form of short fiction stories is their ability to convey complex ideas and themes in a concise and condensed manner.
White-Shoe Firms
- A white-shoe firm in the United States is a term used to describe a prestigious law firm.
- The origin of the phrase 'white-shoe' is attributed to the traditional white buckskin shoes worn by wealthy students at Ivy League universities.
- The distinct model adopted by virtually all white-shoe law firms is credited to Paul Cravath.
- White-shoe firms are typically located in major cities, such as New York and Washington D.C.
- Traditional white buckskin shoes are associated with the term 'white-shoe'.
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