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"American Short Story" offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of the short story genre within the context of American literary history. Delving into the genre's evolution, this guide examines various sub-genres, tropes, and conventions, shedding light on their cultural significance and thematic diversity.

The roots of the short story extend deep into human history, emerging from oral narratives, myths, parables, and folk tales. However, the modern short story, characterized by its concise yet impactful narrative structure, has undergone significant transformation over time.

This textbook is a student-research focused text lead by the leadership of Professor Amy Sage Webb-Baza and revised to a new format by Bethanie O'Dell. Content in this text includes: 

• Time periods for different literary movements in America (from Romanticism to Contemporary)
• Major social and political changes in American literature
• Characteristics and tendencies for each period (including style and subjects)
• Major American authors and figures for each time period
• Bibliography and citations
• Student-Research Examples for a list of American short stories which includes an analysis of the selected text's style, canon, author bio, and discussion questions.

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