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Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta by Kate Braverman  — Research Starter

"Tall Tales from the Mekong Delta" by Kate Braverman is a narrative that explores the psychological and emotional struggles of a divorced California woman in her late thirties. As a recovering…

Taking Care by Joy Williams  — Research Starter

"Taking Care" by Joy Williams is a poignant narrative centered around a preacher named Jones, who grapples with the weight of caring for the women in his life during a challenging time. The story…

Take Pity by Bernard Malamud  — Research Starter

"Take Pity" is a poignant short story by Bernard Malamud that explores themes of love, despair, and unreciprocated generosity. The narrative centers on Rosen, an elderly former coffee sales…

Sylvie by Gérard de Nerval  — Research Starter

"Sylvie" by Gérard de Nerval is a poignant exploration of love, memory, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a nameless narrator who is captivated by Aurélie, a distant…

Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston  — Research Starter

"Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston is a poignant short story that explores themes of domestic abuse, gender dynamics, and personal empowerment within the context of a troubled marriage. Set in the early…

Swaddling Clothes by Yukio Mishima  — Research Starter

"Swaddling Clothes" by Yukio Mishima explores the complex emotional landscape of a young wife and mother named Toshiko, who grapples with a traumatic incident involving a new nurse in her household.…

Susanna at the Beach by Herbert Gold  — Research Starter

"Susanna at the Beach" by Herbert Gold is a short story centered around an unnamed adolescent girl who is focused on perfecting her diving skills into the murky waters of Lake Erie. As she practices,…

Sur by Ursula K. Le Guin  — Research Starter

"Sur" by Ursula K. Le Guin presents a fictional narrative set against the backdrop of an all-female expedition to Antarctica in the early 20th century. Although framed as a summary report of the…

Sunday in the Park by Bel Kaufman  — Research Starter

"Sunday in the Park" by Bel Kaufman is a poignant short story that captures a seemingly ordinary moment in a park, highlighting themes of parental dynamics, social conflict, and the complexities of…