PODCAST · fiction
Yearbook of the American short story.
by weiaiping
Yearbook of the American Short Story," edited by Edward J. O'Brien, is a collection of short stories published during the year, encapsulating the literary trends and themes of early 20th-century American fiction. This anthology comprises various notable authors of the time, showcasing a diverse range of characters and narratives that highlight the human experience from multiple viewpoints. The collection reflects the evolving American narrative style and offers insight into the social fabric of the decade. The opening of the anthology introduces the reader to the editor’s insightful preface, where O’Brien reflects on the state of American literature and critiques its tendencies towards optimism in the face of harsh realities. This is followed by the first story, "The Kitchen Gods" by Gulielma Fell Alsop, which transports us to a Chinese household where the small wife, Dong-Yung, navigates the complexities of her place between tradition and a yearning for personal autonomy, while her hu
-
19
-
18
-
17
-
16
-
15
-
14
-
13
-
12
-
11
-
10
-
9
-
8
-
7
-
6
-
5
-
4
-
3
-
2
-
1
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Yearbook of the American Short Story," edited by Edward J. O'Brien, is a collection of short stories published during the year, encapsulating the literary trends and themes of early 20th-century American fiction. This anthology comprises various notable authors of the time, showcasing a diverse range of characters and narratives that highlight the human experience from multiple viewpoints. The collection reflects the evolving American narrative style and offers insight into the social fabric of the decade. The opening of the anthology introduces the reader to the editor’s insightful preface, where O’Brien reflects on the state of American literature and critiques its tendencies towards optimism in the face of harsh realities. This is followed by the first story, "The Kitchen Gods" by Gulielma Fell Alsop, which transports us to a Chinese household where the small wife, Dong-Yung, navigates the complexities of her place between tradition and a yearning for personal autonomy, while her hu
HOSTED BY
weiaiping
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Yearbook of the American short story. have?
Yearbook of the American short story. currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Yearbook of the American short story. about?
Yearbook of the American Short Story," edited by Edward J. O'Brien, is a collection of short stories published during the year, encapsulating the literary trends and themes of early 20th-century American fiction. This anthology comprises various notable authors of the time, showcasing a diverse...
How often does Yearbook of the American short story. release new episodes?
Yearbook of the American short story. has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Yearbook of the American short story.?
You can listen to Yearbook of the American short story. on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Yearbook of the American short story.?
Yearbook of the American short story. is created and hosted by weiaiping.
URL copied to clipboard!