Selected Award-Winning Works from the Past Fifteen Years of "The Short Story Selection"

Author: Yang Xiaomin
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Short stories enable fiction to be maximally plain art. Regardless, within one or two thousand words, it is necessary to discard meaningless content. It cannot tolerate gimmicks; all artistic techniques can only be used to serve the content. Short stories have their word limit, aesthetic posture, and structural characteristics. Their norms are distinct from essays, sketches, and other forms. In short, although sparrows are small, they have all the vital organs, making them a complete artistic world. Some people jokingly call short story writing "performing a grand ceremony in a snail shell," and the saying hits the nail on the head. This series selects outstanding works from over ten thousand pieces published in 《Small Story Selection Magazine》. It includes representative works of various awards set by 《Small Story Selection Magazine》 over fifteen years. These works not only reflect the editorial philosophy of the magazine but also the diverse aesthetic tastes and artistic explorations of the writers, representing the highest level of contemporary short story creation. The publication of this book not only provides short story enthusiasts with a concise artistic realm where they can appreciate condensed art and a vast world within a short time but also offers a relatively complete reference for short story creators.