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The Dead Man by Horacio Quiroga  — Research Starter

"The Dead Man" by Horacio Quiroga is a poignant short story that explores themes of mortality and the abruptness of death. The narrative centers around an unnamed farmer who experiences a tragic…

The Dead by James Joyce  — Research Starter

"The Dead" is a short story by James Joyce, set during the annual Christmas party hosted by the Morkan sisters in Dublin. The narrative centers on Gabriel Conroy, a somewhat self-important teacher and…

The Daydreams of a Drunk Woman by Clarice Lispector  — Research Starter

"The Daydreams of a Drunk Woman" by Clarice Lispector explores the inner life of Maria, a housewife grappling with her identity and societal role. Set against the backdrop of her mundane daily…

The Day They Took My Uncle by Lionel G. García  — Research Starter

"The Day They Took My Uncle" by Lionel G. García is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of mental illness and familial relationships within a small-town Texan setting. The story is…

The Day the Flowers Came by David Madden  — Research Starter

"The Day the Flowers Came" by David Madden is a poignant exploration of grief and isolation, centered around the character J. D. Hindle. The story begins on Labor Day, when J. D. awakens alone in his…

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…