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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…

The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  — Research Starter

"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is a Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the famous detective and his companion, Dr. Watson. The narrative centers around Helen…

The Adventure of the Dancing Men by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  — Research Starter

"The Adventure of the Dancing Men" is a short story featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The narrative is presented through the eyes of Dr. John Watson,…

The Adulterous Woman by Albert Camus  — Research Starter

"The Adulterous Woman" by Albert Camus explores the emotional and existential crisis of Janine, a middle-aged wife accompanying her husband, Marcel, on a business trip into the Algerian interior. As…

The Admirer by Isaac Bashevis Singer  — Research Starter

"The Admirer" by Isaac Bashevis Singer is a short story that explores themes of desire, illusion, and human connection through the unexpected meeting between a writer and his fervent admirer,…

The Admiral and the Nuns by Frank Tuohy  — Research Starter

"The Admiral and the Nuns" by Frank Tuohy is a narrative centered around an unnamed English visitor who becomes entwined in the lives of a Polish couple, Stefan Woroszylski and Barbara, while in a…