One of the delights in my just done writing course was a short short story that we students got to read.
It was Hemingway's famous six word story.
For those who never heard of it, here it is:
`For Sale: Baby Shoes, never worn.'
There is so much in these six words! A beginning, a process, an end!
It has philosophy, it has simplicity, and yet is such an intense story! Here is what I jotted down as part of the assignment, though it came from my heart!
` It evokes feelings of sympathy. It triggers thought about the protagonists: the parents who are obviously poor, of a dead baby, of a tragedy and grief that comes with it. It is layered. There are aspects of philosophy being explored too. For instance, if there are three sets of words, For Sale indicates profit, selfishness, business, desperation. Baby shoes, the very thought of these brings to mind, innocence, pure joy, selflessness and beauty. The third set speaks of death, futility of selfishness and the end that is painful.'
This one is what is called Flash fiction these days, although not many have been successful at less-word big stories. Hoping to read more good fiction in the coming days.
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