It is still unclear exactly what the story is, what are its features, its structure and parameters. Initially, the so-called small stories, sayings, epics. They were of a narrative nature, but did not know about something serious and important. But since one could tell anything, like all sorts of fables, as well as quite serious stories that were of more importance, the "story" gradually acquired the status of a literary term.
Description of the story and its features
Mostly, the story differs from the novel in that it is built strictly according to chronology. There are no deviations in it, in which the hero recalls something for a long time or “moves” at that time, and dreams are not described there either. All events are laid out in the exact sequence one after another, with a certain emotional color, but not subjective in nature. It is also worth noting that in the story there are always few actors. The main characters of the story are mentioned, their closest friends and enemies, and all the rest are mixed with the background, with some events.
What is a story from a historical point of view
If we consider the etymology of this term broadly, then it is impossible to give a single explanation for it. At different times, the story was those or other works that were accessible to a narrow circle of people or were in the public domain. In the days of the existence of communities and tribes, tales were considered “useless” tales that could entertain guests or calm a spoiled child.
Some time later, this genre of folk art acquires a more important character. The “Tale of Bygone Years” appears in the state archives of Kievan Rus, where events related to the Rurikovich dynasty are set out in chronological order .
What is a folk story
It is easy to guess that the word "story" comes from the ancient word "know." Simply put, this is the story that most often sounds in the first person. Therefore, it has a certain emotional color, one or another exaggeration or understatement. Such stories may contain sarcasm, mockery of something, or admiration. The narrator can tell his listeners anything, starting from his military victories, ending with a trip to the forest for brushwood.
On the pages of books
Now let's try to understand what a story is in modern literature, how it looks and how it differs from other genres. As a rule, it has a small volume. Unlike a novel, which can occupy an entire book, this literary form is placed in a quarter of such a publication. There is always specifics in any story, the reader from the first lines clearly understands the place where the action takes place, the time and characters of the characters. Concisely and clearly described and the end of such a story. There is no place for an open finale, philosophical thoughts and emotional experiences of the heroes.
As a rule, the names of the stories partially characterize the story itself. For example, “The Tale of a Real Man” by B. Polevoy tells us how a paratrooper managed to overcome his own injuries, the environment of the enemy and survive.