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The Angel of the Bridge by John Cheever  — Research Starter

"The Angel of the Bridge" by John Cheever is a psychological short story that explores themes of fear, familial dynamics, and personal transformation. The narrative centers on a narrator who feels…

The Anatomy of Desire by John L'Heureux  — Research Starter

"The Anatomy of Desire" by John L'Heureux is a poignant exploration of longing and the complexities of human connection against a backdrop of trauma and war. The narrative follows Hanley, a soldier…

The Amish Farmer by Vance Bourjaily  — Research Starter

"The Amish Farmer" by Vance Bourjaily explores complex interpersonal relationships against the backdrop of an Amish community. The narrative is framed through the perspective of a university writing…

The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne  — Research Starter

"The Ambitious Guest" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a poignant short story that explores themes of ambition, family, and the interplay between human aspirations and the forces of nature. Set against the…

The Altar of the Dead by Henry James  — Research Starter

"The Altar of the Dead" by Henry James is a poignant exploration of memory, love, and loss, centered on the character George Stransom. At fifty-five, Stransom is deeply affected by the death of his…

The Alien Corn by W. Somerset Maugham  — Research Starter

"The Alien Corn" by W. Somerset Maugham is a poignant narrative exploring themes of identity, ambition, and familial expectations. The story is told through the eyes of an unnamed narrator who…

The Aleph by Jorge Luis Borges  — Research Starter

"The Aleph" is a short story by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges that intertwines themes of love, memory, and the nature of reality. The narrative centers around Borges himself, who reflects on his…

The Albatross by Susan Hill  — Research Starter

"The Albatross" by Susan Hill is a poignant narrative exploring themes of isolation, identity, and the struggle for independence. It follows the life of Duncan Pike, an eighteen-year-old with limited…

The Aeroplanes at Brescia by Guy Davenport  — Research Starter

"The Aeroplanes at Brescia" is a narrative that intertwines the themes of modernity, creativity, and existential reflection through the experiences of Franz Kafka and his friends during a trip to…