I find it satisfying and intellectually stimulating to work with the intensity, brevity, balance and word play of the short story.

I find it satisfying and intellectually stimulating to work with the intensity, brevity, balance and word play of the short story.

我发现，以短篇小说的强度、简练、平衡和文字游戏来写作，既令人满意，又能激发智力。

-- Annie Proulx 安妮·普鲁