Care Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“A short story is "a short prose narrative, requiring from a half hour, to one or two hours in its perusal...having conceived, with deliberate care, a certain unique or single effect to be wrought out.”
About This Quote
Source Literary essay, 1845
A short story is a concise prose narrative crafted with deliberate effect.
In simple terms: Brief stories aim for specific impact.
Key Takeaway
Write with purposeful brevity.
Themes
literature
craft
conciseness
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching literature
- publishing
Key Concepts
narrative structure
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How to convey depth in limited words?
- What effect does brevity achieve?
A Different Perspective
Length limits may restrict depth.
