A Micros-narrative Reading of the Elements of the Very Short Story in the Works of Baez Omar

Abstract

This research, titled "A Micros-narrative Reading of the Elements of the Very Short Story in the Works of Bayaz Omar", is an attempt to examine and clarify the components of Bayaz Omar's stories according to the micros-narrative approach. The study also addresses the concept and definition of the very short story, as well as the terminology and issues related to this literary genre. In addition, the research discusses a number of questions, such as:

Are all the terms assigned to this literary genre accurate and do they carry the same meaning, or not?

Which term is most appropriate for this genre?

What are the components of the very short story in Bayaz Omar’s work according to the micros-narrative approach?

Ultimately, the research concludes that the components of the very short story, as defined by the micros-narrative methodology, have been employed in Bayaz Omar's texts, though to varying degrees from one text to another.