Hardcore Literature

Ep 9 - How to Read and Appreciate Short Stories

Jul 17, 2020
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INSIGHT

Short Stories' Cultural Decline

  • Short stories have lost cultural prominence due to media shifts but remain powerful literary forms.
  • Appreciating short stories requires regaining attention and reading skills in our distracted culture.
ADVICE

Enjoy Short Stories Selfishly

  • Read short stories for pure pleasure, grading each story selfishly from A to F based on personal joy.
  • Rank and review stories to sharpen your critical sense without academic or pretentious judgment.
ADVICE

Immerse in Imaginative Literature

  • Read imaginative literature by immersing yourself fully, suspending disbelief to embrace the story's reality.
  • Avoid judging characters prematurely; live in their world to understand their actions and the story's truth.
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