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The Bottle Imp by Robert Louis Stevenson — Research Starter
"The Bottle Imp," written by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a fantasy tale centered around a young Hawaiian sailor named Keawe who encounters a magical bottle containing an imp that grants wishes. The…
The Boarding House by James Joyce — Research Starter
"The Boarding House" by James Joyce is a short story that explores themes of social expectations and the dynamics of power within relationships. Set in a modest boarding house run by Mrs. Mooney, a…
The Blush by Elizabeth Taylor — Research Starter
"The Blush" by Elizabeth Taylor explores the contrasting lives of two English women, Mrs. Ruth Allen and her housekeeper, Mrs. Lacey. Mrs. Allen, a middle-aged woman, grapples with the disappointments…
The Blue Hotel by Stephen Crane — Research Starter
"The Blue Hotel" by Stephen Crane is a short story set in a small hotel in Fort Romper, Nebraska, owned by an Irishman named Pat Scully. The narrative opens with Scully meeting a train carrying new…
The Blue Cross by G. K. Chesterton — Research Starter
"The Blue Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a short story featuring the character Valentin, a chief of police from Paris, who is on a mission to capture the notorious thief and con artist, Flambeau.…
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter — Research Starter
**The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter: Overview** "The Bloody Chamber" is a short story by Angela Carter that explores themes of sexuality, power, and the uncanny through a modern retelling of…
The Blizzard by Alexander Pushkin — Research Starter
"The Blizzard" by Alexander Pushkin is a poignant tale set in 19th-century provincial Russia, focusing on the romantic struggles of Marya Gavrilovna, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Influenced by…
The Blind Man by D. H. Lawrence — Research Starter
"The Blind Man" by D. H. Lawrence is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the emotional landscape shaped by disability and intimacy. The story follows Maurice Pervin,…
The Black Prince by Shirley Ann Grau — Research Starter
"The Black Prince" by Shirley Ann Grau is a narrative steeped in fantasy that explores themes of legend, rebellion, and passion within a stark, fairy-tale-like setting. The story unfolds in a small,…
The Black Madonna by Muriel Spark — Research Starter
"The Black Madonna" by Muriel Spark is a novel centered around a unique religious icon, a Black Madonna carved from bog oak, located in the Church of the Sacred Heart in the English town of Whitney…