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short story

Also known as tale

brief work of literature, usually written in narrative prose

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A short story is a brief work of literature typically written in narrative prose that tells a complete story in a compact form. It matters because it allows writers to explore compelling characters and ideas concisely, making it an accessible and popular form of storytelling for both readers and writers.

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Commons category: Short stories
topic has template: Template:Infobox short story
studied by: literary studies
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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