The Book Club Online is the oldest book club on the Internet, begun in 1996, open to everyone. We offer cordial discussions of one book a month, 24/7 and enjoy the company of readers from all over the world. Everyone is welcome.
Short Stories - Some SeniorLearn Favorites - JUNE 1 til mid JULY
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It is said that a good short story should include: * a strong theme, * a fascinating plot, * a fitting structure, * unforgettable characters, * a well-chosen setting, * an appealing style. Let's consider these elements as we discuss the following stories. Is it necessary to include them all in a successful story?
Notice that the titles are all links to the stories.
Discussion Schedule:
June 1 -June 7
*The Book of The Funny Smells--and Everything (1872) (http://shortstoriesreadonline.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-of-funny-smells-and-everything.html) by Eleanor H Abbott
*The Necklace or The Diamond Necklace (1880) (http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/gdemaupassant/bl-gdemaup-diamond.htm)- by Guy de Maupassant
* Butterball(Boule de Suif) 1884 - by Guy de Maupassant (if time allows) (http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/bds.html)
*A Pair of Silk Stockings (1896)b] (http://www.americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/a-pair-of-silk-stockings)by Kate Chopin
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The Book Club Online is the oldest book club on the Internet, begun in 1996, open to everyone. We offer cordial discussions of one book a month, 24/7 and enjoy the company of readers from all over the world. Everyone is welcome.
Short Stories - Some SeniorLearn Favorites - JUNE/JULY
June 1 - 3: Book of Funny Smalls & Everything (http://seniorlearn.org/forum/index.php?topic=3823.msg193113#msg193113)
(http://www.seniorlearn.org/bookclubs/shortstory/storyheading.jpg)
It is said that a good short story should include: * a strong theme, * a fascinating plot, * a fitting structure, * unforgettable characters, * a well-chosen setting, * an appealing style. Let's consider these elements as we discuss the following stories. Is it necessary to include them all in a successful story?
Notice that the titles are all links to the stories.
Discussion Schedule:
June 1 -June 7
*The Book of The Funny Smells--and Everything (1872) (http://shortstoriesreadonline.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-of-funny-smells-and-everything.html) by Eleanor H Abbott
*The Necklace or The Diamond Necklace (1880) (http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/gdemaupassant/bl-gdemaup-diamond.htm)- by Guy de Maupassant
* Butterball(Boule de Suif) 1884 - by Guy de Maupassant (if time allows) (http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/bds.html)
*A Pair of Silk Stockings (1896)b] (http://www.americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/a-pair-of-silk-stockings)by Kate Chopin
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I'm looking forward to this - it should be fun - not the long discussions we typically have - amazing how much can be packed into a few pages of words by a gifted author. We will be reading stories that span over 140 years - what social changes took place - amazing...