The Norton Introduction to the Short Novel

The Norton Introduction to the Short Novel contains short novels from Europe and the Americas, ranging in length from 15, 000 to 70, 000 words. An introduction discusses the short novel as a form and as a reading experience, and a headnote to each novel briefly discusses the life and work of the author. The novels are carefully footnoted, providing necessary information but never venturing upon interpretation. An afterword to each novel raises questions and illuminates ways to open further discussion. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.