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"The purpose of this research is to examine the literary style of minimalism in contemporary short fiction. The plan of the research I will be to set forth the origins and characteristics of minimalistic literature as a response to previous modes of literary style, and then to discuss the principal practitioners of narrative minimalism. In particular, reference will be made to the style, themes, plot development, and symbology contained in various short works of Ann Beattie, who is viewed as perhaps the foremost minimalist author. As appropriate, comparisons of Beattie's work will be made to the work of other minimalistic writers, with a view toward offering an assessment of the position and strength of the movement.

The literary style known as minimalism attained currency from 1970 onward, and has been both lauded and attacked as a ... "

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