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First published in 1941, H.E. Bates's "The Modern Short Story: A Critical Survey" garnered significant acclaim, leading to multiple reprints and establishing itself as a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of the short story genre. This recognition is unsurprising, given Bates's distinction as a short story writer, having authored approximately 30 volumes of tales. A comparable study in this field is Frank O'Connor's "The Lonely Voice: A Study of the Short Story", published in 1963.