The classic definition of a short story is

a fictional prose piece that can be easily read in one sitting

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A short story typically has a less developed plot than a novel. The classic definition of a short story is . Edgar Allen Poe is generally credited with writing the first collection of short stories. Match the description to the term or example.

ANSWER: In the end, Wolfe’s The Death of the Moth focuses on viewing life in a more pessimistic way. There are undeniable similarities between Dillard and Wolfe’s stories, other than the title. Both focus on life as a major theme throughout. However, the feeling the reader gets after reading the stories are drastically different.