as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
her very first short story was accepted for publication in a local journal
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Recent Examples of short story
Faulkner could have begun a short story or something that way.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Other notable box office number for the 31st week of the 2024-2025 Broadway season included a strong first full week for All In: Comedy About Love, based on the short stories by Simon Rich, which added two shows compared with last week’s five at the Hudson Theatre and grossed $1,327,148.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Beto also contributed art, essays and short stories to the Chicano literary magazine Con Safos.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Buzzati published hundreds of short stories in his lifetime; 50 of them — from his early career to his final days — are collected here, some appearing in English for the first time.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Other notable box office number for the 31st week of the 2024-2025 Broadway season included a strong first full week for All In: Comedy About Love, based on the short stories by Simon Rich, which added two shows compared with last week’s five at the Hudson Theatre and grossed $1,327,148.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Beto also contributed art, essays and short stories to the Chicano literary magazine Con Safos.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Buzzati published hundreds of short stories in his lifetime; 50 of them — from his early career to his final days — are collected here, some appearing in English for the first time.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short story
Noun
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Not long ago, Mallaby recommended to us a few of the best books about such tales.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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The confusion surrounding Holmes stands as a cautionary tale about the manipulation of copyright law—not by opportunists exploiting a valuable piece of intellectual property, but by the character’s official custodians.—
Alec Nevala-Lee,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Although the history of Ireland’s treatment of unmarried women and their children is violent and bleak, the novella, like Bill’s life, is characterized by ordinary, small moments of love.—
Amanda Parrish Morgan,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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This three-part special presented by FX leans heavily into the Dickensian aspect of the novella, delving into the grim realities of Victorian-era London to illuminate the depths of Ebenezer Scrooge's (Guy Pearce) psyche.—
Andrew Walsh,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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These critics attempt to recreate the history, purpose, and thoughtful implementation strategy and create a false narrative to weaken them.—
Len Fasano,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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Since its inception, Gold House has redefined narratives about the Asian Pacific diaspora through its pioneering initiatives in cultural consulting, research, and creative promotion on over 600 projects.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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