Louis Paul
Leroi Placet, known by his pen name Louis Paul (c. 1902 – February 13, 1970), was an American short story writer and novelist. He corresponded with John Steinbeck. His work appeared in ''American Mercury'' and ''Esquire.'' He adapted his book ''Breakdown'' into the play ''The Cup of Trembling'', which opened in Boston April 5, 1948. Awards * 1934 O. Henry Award Works * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Anthologies * * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Paul, Louis 1900s births 1970 deaths 20th-century American novelists American male novelists Medalists at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) O. Henry Award winners 20th-century American male writers ...
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Short Story
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest types of literature and has existed in the form of legends, mythic tales, folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, fables and anecdotes in various ancient communities around the world. The modern short story developed in the early 19th century. Definition The short story is a crafted form in its own right. Short stories make use of plot, resonance, and other dynamic components as in a novel, but typically to a lesser degree. While the short story is largely distinct from the novel or novella/short novel, authors generally draw from a common pool of literary techniques. The short story is sometimes referred to as a genre. Determining what exactly defines a short story has been recurrently problematic. A classic definition of a short ...
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