Short Non-fiction Variety

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This is an enumerated list of possible varieties of written short non-fiction works, such as essay, article, introduction, etc., and functions primarily as a list to be used by the "short non-fiction" type. Please be conservative about adding new topics to this type. Topics such as "review" or "interview", which are indeed (usually) short works of non-fiction have their own types. (In general, if a variety of non-fiction needs properties beyond author, subject, and place of publication, it should have its own type.)

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Essay

Short Non-fiction Variety, Literary Genre, Media genre

An essay - is a typically short piece of writing, from an author's personal point of view. Essays are non-fiction but often subjective; while expository, they can also include narrative. Essays can be literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments,...
Field guide

Short Non-fiction Variety

A field guide is a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife (plant or animal) or other objects of natural occurrence (e.g. mineral). It is generally designed to be brought into the 'field' or local area where such objects exist to help distinguish between...
Foreword

Short Non-fiction Variety

Not to be confused with the relative direction of "forward." A foreword is a short (or long) piece of writing often found at the beginning of a book or other piece of literature, before the introduction, and written by someone other than the author of the book. A...
Afterword

Short Non-fiction Variety

An afterword is a literary device that is often found at the end of a piece of literature. It generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or how the idea for the book was developed. Alternatively, it may be written by someone other than the author of...
Introduction

Short Non-fiction Variety

In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion. The introduction typically describes the scope of...
Article

Short Non-fiction Variety

An article is a stand-alone section of a larger written work. These nonfictional prose compositions appear in magazine, newspaper, academic journal, the internet, or any other type of publication. A headline is text at the top of a newspaper article, indicating the...
Proem

Musical Artist, Person, Short Non-fiction Variety

A preface is an introduction to a book written by the author of the book. An introductory essay written by a different person is a foreword and precedes an author's preface. The preface often closes with acknowledgements of those who assisted in the project. A...