GENRE FEATURES OF THE SHORT STORY AND THE NOVELLA
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short story, novella, short prose, genre characteristics, plot, composition, literary studies, genre typology, artistic form, ending.Abstract
The article examines the genre-specific features of the short story and the novella as closely related yet distinct forms of short prose. It analyzes structural and compositional differences between these genres, focusing on plot construction, the role of the protagonist, narrative dynamics, and the conclusion. Special attention is paid to the historical and literary development of each genre, as well as the influence of cultural and national traditions on their formation. The study identifies characteristic traits that help distinguish the short story and the novella as independent genre forms despite their close relationship. This work may be of interest to philology students, literature instructors, and researchers involved in genre theory.
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