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The Day Stalin Died by Doris Lessing — Research Starter
"The Day Stalin Died" by Doris Lessing is a narrative that explores personal and political themes against the backdrop of a significant historical event: the death of Joseph Stalin. The story unfolds…
The Daughters of the Late Colonel by Katherine Mansfield — Research Starter
"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" by Katherine Mansfield is a poignant short story that delves into the lives of two spinster sisters, Constantia and Josephine Pinner, in the aftermath of their…
The Darling by Anton Chekhov — Research Starter
"The Darling" is a short story by Anton Chekhov that centers around Olenka Darling, a woman whose identity and happiness are deeply intertwined with her romantic relationships. Olenka is depicted as a…
The Dark City by Conrad Aiken — Research Starter
"The Dark City" by Conrad Aiken is a slice-of-life narrative that presents a commuter's evening, focusing on Andrew, an executive who transitions from the pressures of his workday to a routine at home…
The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze by William Saroyan — Research Starter
"The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze" by William Saroyan is a poignant exploration of the life and final thoughts of a struggling writer in San Francisco as he faces the last day of his…
The Cyclists' Raid by Frank Rooney — Research Starter
"The Cyclists' Raid" by Frank Rooney is a narrative set in a small town in California's San Joaquin Valley, where the arrival of a group of motorcyclists from Los Angeles disrupts the peace and…
The Curse by Andre Dubus — Research Starter
"The Curse" by Andre Dubus is a powerful narrative that explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the psychological aftermath of witnessing violence. The story centers on Mitchell, a bartender who…
The Cruise of The Breadwinner by H. E. Bates — Research Starter
"The Cruise of The Breadwinner" by H. E. Bates is a poignant short story set against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on a small, dilapidated fishing vessel repurposed for coastal patrols in…
Tennessee's Partner by Bret Harte — Research Starter
"Tennessee's Partner" is a short story by Bret Harte set in the mining town of Sandy Bar during the California Gold Rush. The narrative revolves around an unnamed character known as Tennessee's…
Tell Them Not to Kill Me! by Juan Rulfo — Research Starter
"Tell Them Not to Kill Me!" is a poignant short story by Mexican author Juan Rulfo, centered around the character of Juvencio Nava. Set against the backdrop of rural Mexico, the narrative unfolds as…