Jerome Weidman is an American short story writer. His work often deals with Jewish American life. “A Visit to Grandmother” and “My Father Sits in the Dark” are two of his best-known stories. “A Visit to Grandmother” is the story of a young boy who goes to visit his grandmother. He is excited to see … Read more
“The Child By Tiger” is a short story by Thomas Wolfe. It tells the story of a young boy who, after witnessing a tiger kill his father, becomes consumed by revenge. The boy eventually tracks down and kills the tiger, but in doing so, he himself is also killed. The story explores the themes of … Read more
“A&P” is a short story by John Updike, published in 1961. The story takes place in an A&P grocery store in a small town in Massachusetts. The protagonist, Sammy, is a young man who works at the store. He becomes attracted to three teenage girls who come into the store wearing only their bathing suits. … Read more
“Stench of Kerosene” is a short story by Amrita Pritam. The story is set in India, and it tells the tale of a woman who is forced to confront the aftermath of a brutal attack. The story begins with the protagonist, Jyoti, returning home from work. As she enters her house, she smells the stench … Read more
Ozymandias is a poem about the Ozymandias, which was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Ozymandias is one of the most renowned and renowned poems in all of English literature. Ozymandias is known for its themes of time, change, and death. Ozymandias is also known for its unique In “Ozymandias,” Shelley conveys the message that man … Read more
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a short story by Ambrose Bierce. The story is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of a man who is about to be executed. Bierce uses the technique of foreshadowing throughout the story to hint at what is going to happen. For example, he … Read more
The Monkey’s Paw is a short story by W.W. Jacobs that was first published in 1902. It tells the story of the White family, who are granted three wishes by a monkey’s paw that has magical powers. While there is no clear protagonist in the story, it could be argued that Mr. White is the … Read more
Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak is a novel about high school life that will resonate with many readers. The story follows Melinda, a freshman who is raped at a party and then ostracized by her classmates. She becomes withdrawn and stops speaking. As the novel progresses, we see Melinda slowly start to heal and find her … Read more
In the short Story The Love Of My Life, the author Boyle presents us to a couple, China and Jeremy, so young and so in love, that they are blinded by it. Boyle made me as if I felt the couples love through his words and the pain they felt along the ride, but the … Read more
The Chaser is a short story by John Collier. The story follows a man who purchases a love potion from a mysterious seller, only to find that the potion has unforeseen consequences. The Chaser is a well-written and suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The story is also notable for … Read more
Blackberries in June is a heartwarming story about family, love, and loss. Ron Rash weaves a beautiful tale of how the simple things in life can be the most precious. This novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page. “Blackberries in June” by Ron Rash concerns a pair of siblings, Matt … Read more
“A Summer Tragedy” is a short story by Arnaud Bontemps. It tells the story of a young couple, Marie and Pierre, who are vacationing in the French countryside. Their idyllic trip takes a tragic turn when Marie is killed in a freak accident. Pierre is left to deal with his grief and guilt, as well … Read more
Blues is a music genre that originated in the African-American community in the United States. The genre has its roots in African musical traditions, and it is often characterized by soulful, emotive singing and call-and-response patterns. Blues music has been a major influence on many other genres of music, including rock and roll, jazz, and … Read more
Derrick Bell’s “Space Traders” is a story about black people who are offered the chance to trade their race for prosperity. The story follows the main character, Derrick, as he tries to decide whether or not to accept the offer. Derrick is torn between what he knows is right and what could potentially be best … Read more
Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” is a short story that explores the inner thoughts and emotions of the main character, Mrs. Mallard. The story is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of Mrs. Mallard’s reaction to her husband’s death. The story is open to a variety of interpretations, but … Read more
“In the Land of the Free” is a short story by Sui Sin Far. It was first published in 1912, and it tells the story of a young Chinese-American woman living in the United States. The story centers around the relationship between the protagonist and her husband, who is an American citizen. The couple is … Read more
Top of the Food Chain is a short story by T. Coraghessan Boyle that employs irony to great effect. The story is about a group of scientists who believe they have discovered a new form of intelligent life on another planet. They are excited to share their findings with the world, but when they do, … Read more
The Moustache is a short story by Robert Cormier. The story is about a man who shaves his moustache and the events that follow. The story begins with the protagonist, Mr. Jones, waking up in the middle of the night. He gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom, where he looks at himself … Read more
Bartleby the Scrivener is a short story by Herman Melville that tells the story of Bartleby, a scrivener who suddenly begins refusing to do any work for his employer. Despite Bartleby’s strange behavior and lack of explanation, his employer attempts to help him and understand his reasons for refusing to work. This Bartleby character analysis … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” is a short story about a man who takes revenge on his rival by luring him into a dark underground cellar and burying him alive. The story has been praised for its atmospheric setting and its suspenseful plot. The Cask of Amontillado is Edgar Allan Poe’s best known … Read more
“The Chrysanthemums” is a short story written by John Steinbeck. The story revolves around a woman named Elisa Allen, who lives on a ranch with her husband Henry. Elisa is a passionate gardener and takes great pride in her chrysanthemums. One day, a man named Edward arrives at the ranch and shows interest in Elisa’s … Read more
Young Goodman Brown is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story follows Young Goodman Brown as he leaves his home and wife, Faith, to venture into the woods. There, he meets with a stranger who leads him on a journey that changes his life forever. Young Goodman Brown learns that evil is present in … Read more
Leiningen Versus The Ants is a short story written by Carl Stephenson. The story follows Leiningen, a plantation owner in the Amazon rainforest, as he fights against an army of ants that are determined to destroy his plantation. Leiningen is a determined and stubborn character who is not afraid to fight for what he believes … Read more
The Red Cocoon, written by Abe Kobo, is a story about a young man named Toru who is drafted into the Japanese army during World War II. He is sent to a small island in the South Pacific where he meets a girl named Mika. The two of them form a close bond and eventually … Read more
“Defender of the Faith” is a short story by Philip Roth. It was first published in 1959 in The New Yorker. The story is about a Jewish serviceman named Sergeant Nathan Marx, who is stationed at a military base in Missouri during World War II. Marx has been raised in a Orthodox Jewish household and … Read more
Rappaccini’s Daughter is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story was first published in the December 1844 issue of The Pioneer and was later included in Rappaccini’s Daughter and Other Writings, a collection of Hawthorne’s work. The story centers around Rappaccini, a scientist who has created a poisonous garden, and his daughter Beatrice, who … Read more
The First Day is a short story by Edward P. Jones. It is about a young girl’s first day of school. The story begins with the girl waking up on her first day of school. She is nervous and excited about what the day will bring. She gets dressed and heads to school, where she … Read more
In David Sedaris’ Us and Them, the author employs a variety of poetic devices to great effect. By using techniques such as alliteration, imagery, and metaphor, Sedaris creates a vivid and memorable story. One of the most striking examples of Sedaris’ use of poetic devices is his description of the differences between Americans and Europeans. … Read more
Ernest Hemingway’s short story “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” is a critical analysis of the dangers of colonialism. The protagonist, Harry, is a white American who has been living in Africa for many years, and he is acutely aware of the ways in which colonialism has damaged both African society and his own psyche. The story … Read more
The Cheater’s Guide To Love is a Junot Díaz short story about a young boy named Rafa who is caught cheating on his girlfriend. The story follows Rafa as he tries to figure out why he cheated and how to make things right. Rafa is a teenager in love for the first time. He is … Read more
In the short story “God is Not a Fish Inspector” by W. D. Valgardson, the narrator tells the story of his childhood friend, Jimmy, and how Jimmy’s life was changed after he began to believe that God was inspecting his every move. As a result of this belief, Jimmy became paranoid and developed a fear … Read more
Paper is a short story by Catherine Lim that was published in 1984. The story revolves around a mother and daughter who are struggling to make ends meet. The mother, who is uneducated and illiterate, has to take whatever job she can find in order to support her daughter. However, the jobs are always low-paying … Read more
I Stand Here Ironing is a short story by Tillie Olsen. It tells the story of a mother and her daughter, and the struggles that the mother faces as a parent. The protagonist of I Stand Here Ironing is a mother who is trying to do the best she can for her daughter. However, she … Read more
Real Women Have Curves tells the story of two sisters, Ana and Georgina, who are Mexican-American. While Georgina is content to stay in their small town and marry a local man, Ana dreams of leaving for New York City and making it big as a writer. When Ana moves to New York, she quickly finds … Read more
Leiningen is the protagonist in the short story Leiningen Versus The Ants, written by Carl Stephenson. He is a plantation owner in Brazil who must face an army of ants that are trying to overtake his land. Leiningen is a very determined and stubborn man, which helps him to stand up to the ants. He … Read more
F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for his novels such as The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night. However, he also wrote short stories, including Bernice Bob’s Her Hair. The story is about a woman named Bernice who is getting married to a man named Howard. Before the wedding, Bernice spends time with her best … Read more
Brokeback Mountain is a timeless story of love and heartbreak. The film, based on the short story by Annie Proulx, tells the story of two men who fall in love while working on a Brokeback Mountain ranch in Wyoming. The pair are forced to keep their relationship a secret, and eventually suffer the consequences when … Read more
Since The Lottery was published in 1948, it has been a source of much controversy and conflict. The story’s dark themes and graphic violence have made it a lightning rod for criticism, with some accusing Shirley Jackson of promoting murder. The story has also been denounced as sexist and racist, with some claiming that it … Read more
The Swimmer, by John Cheever, is a short story about a man named Neddy Merrill who decides to swim home from a party by swimming through the backyard pools of his neighbors. As he makes his way home, Neddy recalls events from his past and how they relate to his current situation. Neddy is a … Read more
Once Upon Time is a short story by Nadine Gordimer. It tells the story of two people, Eva and Alex, who are in a relationship that is on the rocks. Eva is trying to figure out whether she should stay in the relationship or leave it, and Alex is trying to figure out how he … Read more
Girl is a short story by Jamaica Kincaid and was published in the book called At the Bottom of the River. Girl is told from a first-person perspective, as an unnamed girl recounts her memories of working under several mean mistresses at Madame Duclos’ House of Repose for Young Ladies. Each mistress had their own … Read more
The Judge’s Wife was a short story written by Isabel Allende. The story begins with an unnamed woman who is looking out of her window, watching the rain fall. The woman’s husband, The judge, comes home from work and the two have dinner together. After dinner, The judge goes to his study to read while … Read more
The Lottery is a short story written by Shirley Jackson, published in The New Yorker magazine on June 27, 1948. The protagonist is an educated man living near the fictional town of “Jackson”, New York yet unnamed throughout the story. The story starts with a description of a local annual tradition known as “The Lottery”. … Read more
Mule in the Yard is a short story written by William Faulkner, first published in Mules and Men (1935). It is set around the recollections of an old black man, John Pearson. Mule in the Yard tells the story of how Pearson’s grandfather owned a stubborn mule that lived up to its name even into … Read more
Leiningen Versus the Ants is a short story that appeared in The Saturday Evening Post on September 14, 1935. Leiningen himself is one of the main characters because he’s the protagonist and his personality best shows this. Leiningen is a plantation owner who has been driven from his home by hordes of ants. He says … Read more
I Stand Here Ironing tells a story of a mother and daughter relationship. The story takes place in a kitchen, most likely the mother’s kitchen, where she is going through her daughter’s clothes. I think it is important to know who the protagonist of this story is because I feel it would make the reader … Read more
Rip Van Winkle is a short story by Washington Irving about Rip Van Winkle, an old man who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later when he hears his name being called. Rip Van Winkle is written in the American vernacular of the late 18th century, unlike most British literature. … Read more
Stephen Vincent Benet’s short story, The Devil and Tom Walker, is a literary work that follows the dealings of two old time acquaintances – Mr. Scratch and Tom Walker. Stephen Vincent Benet has an Alice-in-Wonderlandish setting as he focuses on the devil as a central character as he meets up with Tom Walker who was … Read more
The Cave is a wordless comic that tells the story of an explorer’s discovery of The Cave. The explorer ventures underground to explore The Cave, and gains knowledge about The Cave in the form of paintings along the way. The paintings tell The Explorer to beware The Haze, but The Explorer disregards this warning, proceeds … Read more
Paper, a short story written by Catherine Lim, was first published in 1977 as Paper Marriage. In Paper as well as Paper Marriage, the lead character is a young woman who lives with her mother and brother. The woman has been dating a man from work for three years, but she feels no romantic passion … Read more