The document summarizes a book titled "A Short History of Short Story: Western and Asian Tradition" by Gulnaz Fatma. It discusses how the book traces the origins of short fiction and its development in India, Europe, and the US. The book evaluates the key elements of short stories and reasons for their growth in different regions. It also examines some prominent short story writers. While comparisons between regions pose scholarly challenges, the author supports her views with other writers' perspectives. The book concludes its evaluations properly and includes a bibliography and index to make the study authentic for readers. Overall, the document portrays the book as an honest examination of the development of the short story genre across different lenses.

1. A Short History of Short Story: Western and Asian Tradition
I felt an irresistible urge to write something about A Short History of Short Story: Western and
Asian Tradition by Gulnaz Fatma even though I was leaving within weeks for a literary tour to
India, experiencing the delight of two titles by scholars on my works, as well as, the delight of
fathering two more titles of my own. The taxing situation could not curb my urge to write
because of the admirable attempt of Gulnaz Fatma to trace the seeds of short fiction to its present
flowering in India and overseas.
Her writings and Master’s degrees in English Literature and
business administration speak highly of her skills and knowledge to achieve the Holy Grail of
her journey.
A Short History of Short Story: Western and Asian Tradition evaluates the ingredients of
Short Story, the reasons for its growth in India, Europe and the USA, and some of its leading
proponents. Whenever there are comparisons, there are serious challenges to the scholarship of
the author. These become more challenging when national trends are compared with nonnational trends. It is obvious from this book that the author has accepted these challenges.
She
supports her views with the views of prominent writers wherever and whenever she finds it
necessary. The author concludes her evaluations properly in the last chapter.
A Short History of Short Story: Western and Asian Tradition is informative, concise and
is based on the sincere efforts of Gulnaz Fatma to help those who need help. The book provides
a bibliography, and index that make this study authentic for the deserving reader. A Short History
of Short Story: Western and Asian Tradition is an honest attempt to dissect the development of
Short Story under the lenses of a careful examination.
Stephen Gill, Dr. (stephengill.ca; stephengillcriticism.info)
Stephen Gill, Dr. (stephengill.ca; stephengillcriticism.info)