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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…

The Diary of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys  — Research Starter

"The Diary of Samuel Pepys" is a seminal work of English literature, chronicling the life of Samuel Pepys during the 1660s, a time marked by significant political and social upheaval in England.…

The Dew Breaker by Edwidge Danticat  — Research Starter

*The Dew Breaker* by Edwidge Danticat is a collection of interrelated stories that delve into the complexities of identity, trauma, and the consequences of violence. The central character is a Haitian…

The Desperate People by Farley Mowat  — Research Starter

"The Desperate People" by Farley Mowat chronicles the tragic decline of the Ihalmiut, an Indigenous group in Canada, during the mid-20th century. The narrative describes the significant population…

The Barred Owl by Richard Wilbur  — Research Starter

"The Barred Owl" by Richard Wilbur is a poem that explores the duality of nature through the lens of a child's experience. Structured in two stanzas of six lines each, the poem utilizes iambic…

The Ballad of Billie Potts by Robert Penn Warren  — Research Starter

"The Ballad of Billie Potts" is a notable poem by Robert Penn Warren that explores profound themes such as the transition from childhood innocence to guilt, the quest for identity, and the connection…