Quote by Tobias Wolff

I believe that the short story is as different a form from the novel as poetry is, and the best stories seem to me to be perhaps closer in spirit to poetry than to novels.

I believe that the short story is as different a form from t

Summary

In this quote, the author suggests that the short story is a unique literary form, distinct from the novel. They compare it to poetry, emphasizing its brevity and the importance of capturing a sense of poetic essence. The author implies that the finest short stories possess a certain lyrical quality that sets them apart from novels.

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By Tobias Wolff

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