Classic short stories referred to those short stories that had been widely praised over time and were regarded as classic literary works. These works were usually concise and clear, with twists and turns in the plot and distinctive characters. Some of them also contained profound social meanings and life philosophy.
Here are some famous classic short stories:
1. O Henry: His works are humorous, such as The Last Leaf and The Gift of the Magi.
2. Maurpassant: His works often describe the real situation of social life, such as Madame Bovary, Madame Sansonne, etc.
3. Hugo: His works are full of romanticism, such as "Miserables" and "Notre-Dame de Paris".
Tolstoy: His works profoundly revealed the nature of war and society, such as War and Peace, Anna Karenina, etc.
5 Lu Xun (Luo Yu): His works reflect the dark side of Chinese society, such as A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, etc.
These works were all literary classics that were widely praised and influenced the development of literature in the entire world.
The short story was a literary genre that usually used short and concise words to present the plot and characters. It could express the inner contradictions and emotional fluctuations of the characters. The following are the three famous short story writers:
1. Mao Passant: France is known as the "King of Short Stories". His short stories were famous for their vivid and real characters and exquisite and profound descriptions. His representative works included The Necklace and Pierrot.
2. O Henry: In the United States, his short stories often attract readers with humor, witty plots, and unexpected endings. His representative works include "Police and Hymn" and "The Last Leaf".
3 Lu Xun (Hugo): In China, his short stories mostly describe social reality and the sufferings of the people. They have profound social criticism and life philosophy. His representative works include "Madman's Diary" and "The True Story of Ah Q".
Jeanette Winterson is also famous for her works that sometimes touch on lesbian themes. Her writing is highly regarded for its beautiful prose and exploration of complex emotions. Her work 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a semi - autobiographical account that has lesbian themes and is also a story about growing up, religious upbringing, and self - discovery.
Famous contemporary short stories:
1. Emily Winehouse: Japanese literature, represented by Snowy Country, is famous for its delicate emotional descriptions and unique narrative techniques.
2. Carl Vine: Italy's novel, represented by Veronica's Decision to Die, is deeply loved by readers. The work is full of poetry and imagination.
3. Margaret Atwood (Margaret Atwood): The American novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is known as a classic of modern American literature.
4. Nishikawa (Natsume Soseki): A Japanese novelist's work represented by I Am a Cat has deeply explored and discussed Japanese cultural traditions.
5 Raymond Chander: American novels represented by The Three Golden Escorts are famous for their concise and expressive narrative style.
6 Ray Bradbury: The British novel represented by Back to the Future was hailed as a classic in the history of science fiction. The style of the work was humorous.
7 John Keats: The poems represented by Donald Thoreau are famous for their romantic style and profound thoughts.
William F. Buckley: American novels represented by The Sound and the Fury are famous for their profound social insight and unique narrative style.
These are just some of the famous contemporary short stories, of course, there are many others such as Hugo, Dickens, Maupassant, Tolstoy and so on.
World-Famous Short Stories Here are some famous short stories:
1 Hans Christian Andersen: Representative works of fairy tales include Ugly Duckling, Little Match Girl, etc.
2. Lu Xun (Mao Zedong): The representative works of the great master of modern Chinese literature include A Madman's Diary and The True Story of Ah Q.
3. Mao Passant: Representative works of French short story writers include Balls of Suet, Necklace, etc.
4. Ernest: Representative works of American short story writers include The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms.
5 Faulkner (F. Scott fitzgerald): Representative works of American short story writers include The Great Gatsby, Gentle Night, etc.
6. Tolstoy (Isaac Isaac): Representative works of famous Russian novelists include War and Peace, Crime and Punishment, etc.
7. Hugo van Gogh: Representative works of French novelists include "Miserables" and "Notre-Dame de Paris."
8 Margaret Atwood (Margaret Atwood): Representative works of American short story writers include Gone with the Wind, Gone with the Wind, etc.
These were just some of the famous short stories and other excellent ones.
The three most famous short story writers in the world were usually Hugo, Dickens, and Maupassant.
Victor Hugo was a famous 18th-century French writer. His representative works included " Notre-Dame de Paris " and " The World of Miserables ". These works were famous for their profound thoughts, touching plots, and magnificent language.
Dickens was a famous British writer in the 19th century. His representative works included A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, etc. These works were famous for their humor, rich life interest, and revealing the description of social reality.
He was a famous French writer in the 20th century. His representative works included " Marion Bernard "," Crusoe ", and so on. These works were famous for their rich imagination, twists and turns, and meticulous portrayals of characters. Therefore, the short stories of these three were widely recognized and praised as the three masters of world literature.
The four famous foreign short story writers were, Mao Passan, O. Henry, and Mark Twain. These four had a profound influence on the literature of later generations. Chekhov's works such as "The Oil Merchant monopolizes the Courtesan Belle" and "The Three Sisters" were regarded as classics in the history of world literature. Beaupassant's "Necklace","Marius" and other works were also highly respected. O. Henry's Police and Hymn and The Last Leaf were popular because of their humorous and satirical style. Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom sawyer and other works became classics in the history of American literature.
There are many famous short story writers in China.
1 Lu Xun (September 25, 1881-October 19, 1936): His original name was Zhou Shuren, and he was an outstanding figure in the history of modern Chinese literature. The unique style of his short stories reveals the profound influence of the dark society at that time on modern Chinese literature.
2 Lao She (February 23, 1899-July 24, 1966): The original name Shu Qingchun, the word Sheyu, is an important character in the history of Chinese literature. His novels had profound thoughts and unique artistic charm, which was known as "a peak of Chinese novels".
3 Mo Yan (October 25, 1955-): He is a famous Chinese novelist and is known as the "King of Chinese Fictions". His works had a strong local flavor and a unique narrative style. His representative works included "Red Soroliang Family" and "Fat Breasts and Buttocks".
4 Yu Hua (May 12, 1960-): He is a well-known figure in China who is known as the representative of Chinese contemporary literature. His works deeply revealed the dark side of human nature and social reality. His masterpieces included "Living" and "Crying in the Drizzle".
5 Tie Ning (December 26, 1960-): A famous Chinese novelist known as the "representative figure of Chinese contemporary literature". His works focused on the organic combination of realism and realism, and his representative works included Golden Age and Everything Grows.
There are many famous British and American short story writers.
- United States: Anglian de la Rose, Thomas Pynchon, Eliot Redding, James Thuber, Sybel Shephard, William F Buckley, George Orwell
- United Kingdom: Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, J.D. Salinger, Thomas Pynchon, George Orwell, Matthew McConaughey, Janet McChic