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The Educational Experience by Donald Barthelme  — Research Starter

"The Educational Experience" by Donald Barthelme presents a critical examination of contemporary education and its relationship with history. The narrative highlights a fragmented and disjointed…

The Edge of the Alphabet by Janet Frame  — Research Starter

"The Edge of the Alphabet" is a novel by Janet Frame that explores themes of marginality and the search for identity through the experiences of its characters. The story is narrated by Thora Pattern…

The Edge by Robert Creeley  — Research Starter

"The Edge" by Robert Creeley is a poem that encapsulates the poet's exploration of linguistic boundaries and the nature of existence. Characteristic of Creeley’s style, the work is structured in…

The Drunk in the Furnace by W. S. Merwin  — Research Starter

"The Drunk in the Furnace" by W. S. Merwin explores themes of human disconnection from both the environment and spiritual fulfillment. The book juxtaposes contrasting figures: a Greek warrior-hero,…

The Drowned Children by Louise Glück  — Research Starter

"The Drowned Children" is a poignant poem by Louise Glück found in her collection "The Descending Figure." The poem presents a reflective narrative centered around children who have tragically drowned…

The Dog of the South by Charles Portis  — Research Starter

"The Dog of the South" is Charles Portis's third novel, known for its whimsical take on the quest motif that has become a hallmark of his work. The story is narrated in the first person by Ray Midge,…

The Doctor's Wife by Brian Moore  — Research Starter

"The Doctor's Wife" by Brian Moore explores the complexities of marital dissatisfaction and infidelity through the character of Sheila Redden. Married to Dr. Kevin Redden, a provincial doctor…

The Divine Narcissus by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz  — Research Starter

"The Divine Narcissus" is a religious play by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, drawing inspiration from the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus. This work is celebrated as Sor Juana's masterpiece and is…

The Disquieting Muses by Sylvia Plath  — Research Starter

"The Disquieting Muses" is a poem by Sylvia Plath, written in 1957, that explores themes of alienation, otherness, and the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship. The poem draws inspiration…