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.

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Main Author: Morson, Gary Saul, 1948-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2012.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xx, 273 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.