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The Conversion of the Jews by Philip Roth — Research Starter
"The Conversion of the Jews" is a short story by Philip Roth that explores themes of faith, authority, and the quest for understanding within the context of Jewish identity. The narrative centers on a…
The Conjurer Made Off with the Dish by Naguib Mahfouz — Research Starter
"The Conjurer Made Off with the Dish" is a short story by renowned Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz that explores the themes of innocence, adventure, and the complexities of childhood through the…
The Comedian by John L'Heureux — Research Starter
"The Comedian" by John L'Heureux explores the complex journey of Corinne, a 38-year-old stand-up comedian who unexpectedly finds herself pregnant. As she grapples with the implications of motherhood…
The Collector of Treasures by Bessie Head — Research Starter
"The Collector of Treasures" by Bessie Head is a poignant narrative that explores themes of love, abandonment, and the quest for identity within the context of Botswana's cultural landscape. The story…
The Coal Shoveller by Keith Fort — Research Starter
"The Coal Shoveller" by Keith Fort is a reflective short story that delves into the complexities of creativity, race, and self-examination. The narrative unfolds as the writer observes an African…
The Closing Down of Summer by Alistair MacLeod — Research Starter
"The Closing Down of Summer" by Alistair MacLeod is a poignant first-person narrative that reflects on the life of an aging miner as he prepares to leave his home in Cape Breton for a mining job…
The Cliff by Charles Baxter — Research Starter
"The Cliff" by Charles Baxter is a compelling narrative that explores themes of initiation, purity, and the complexities of mentorship through the interaction between a young boy and a cantankerous…
The Circular Ruins by Jorge Luis Borges — Research Starter
"The Circular Ruins" is a short story by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges that explores themes of creation, existence, and the nature of reality. The narrative begins with a figure known as "the…
The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck — Research Starter
"The Chrysanthemums" is a short story by John Steinbeck that explores themes of femininity, identity, and the constraints of domestic life. The narrative centers around Elisa Allen, a woman in her…
The Chronicle of Young Satan by Mark Twain — Research Starter
"The Chronicle of Young Satan" is an unfinished work by Mark Twain that explores the life of a young boy named Theodor Fischer and his interactions with a mysterious angel named Satan, who claims to…