Well, sometimes the king can be the main element of a short story. But it's not always the case. The story could be about something else related to the kingdom or have no connection to royalty at all.
Well, 'The King and I' isn't a short story. It originated as a stage musical and has gained significant popularity in various forms of entertainment, but it doesn't fall under the category of a short story.
There wasn't an exact definition of the world's king of short stories because there wasn't an official selection agency or standard for the title. The literary world of different countries and regions might have different selection criteria and rules, so there was no absolute answer.
However, some literary circles and media might choose some characters who were considered to be the world's masters of short stories, such as Dostoevsky in Russia, Ernest Hemmingway in the United States, and France's Maupassant. The works of these characters were widely regarded as classics of world literature and had a profound impact on the development of literature around the world.
There is no exact definition of the king of short stories because there are many types of short stories. Different authors and works have their own unique style and charm.
However, in some literary awards, short stories are regarded as a more challenging, creative and literary form of writing, so there are many short stories The Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, the World Literature Foundation Award, and so on.
Some of the famous short stories:
- William Faulkner (William F Scott)-The United States is known as the "King of Short Stories" representative works "The Sound and the Fury","Glory" and so on.
- Edgar Allan Poe-American representative works such as The Red Death and Requiem.
- Ernest Hemmingway (E Nesbiter)-American representative works, The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, etc.
- Margaret Atwood-American representative works Gone with the Wind, Sense and Sensibility, etc.
All these had a profound influence on the development of short stories.
In 'the king is dead long live the king', it may focus on the cultural and political implications. The death of a king is often a momentous event, but the quick acclamation of the new king ensures stability. Maybe it delves into how the court and the kingdom adapt to this sudden change, and how the new king has to prove himself worthy while still respecting the legacy of the old.
The 'King Thrushbeard' is a very interesting short story. It often has themes of pride and humility. The main character, usually a princess, starts off very proud and rejects many suitors. Then through a series of events, she learns the value of humility. For example, she may be forced to live a more ordinary life and realizes that she was wrong to be so haughty. This kind of story teaches us important moral lessons about not being too proud and learning to see the good in others.
One possible moral could be that physical appearance, such as being short, doesn't define one's capabilities. Just like the short king who could lead his kingdom well, we should not be judged by how we look.