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The Silver Mine by Selma Lagerlöf  — Research Starter

"The Silver Mine" by Selma Lagerlöf explores themes of morality, class distinction, and the corrupting influence of wealth. The story unfolds when King Gustaf, whose coach breaks down in rural…

The Silence of the Llano by Rudolfo Anaya  — Research Starter

"The Silence of the Llano" by Rudolfo Anaya is a poignant tale set in the desolate plains of northeastern New Mexico, focusing on the life of Rafael, a young rancher grappling with grief and…

The Signing by Stephen Dixon  — Research Starter

"The Signing" by Stephen Dixon is a poignant exploration of grief and bureaucracy following the death of a spouse. The narrative centers on an unnamed widower who, in the wake of his wife's passing,…

The Signal-Man by Charles Dickens  — Research Starter

"The Signal-Man" is a chilling short story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of fear, supernatural phenomena, and fate through the unsettling experiences of a railway signalman. The narrative…

The Sick Child by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette  — Research Starter

"The Sick Child" by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is a poignant narrative centered on a ten-year-old boy named Jean, who suffers from severe illness, rendering him weak and partially paralyzed. His frail…

The Shot by Alexander Pushkin  — Research Starter

"The Shot" is a short story by Alexander Pushkin that delves into themes of honor, rivalry, and the complexities of human emotions in the context of dueling culture. The narrative is framed as a tale…

The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway  — Research Starter

"The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" is a short story by Ernest Hemingway that explores themes of courage, masculinity, and the complexities of marriage against the backdrop of an African…

The She-Wolf by Giovanni Verga  — Research Starter

"The She-Wolf" by Giovanni Verga is a poignant tale set in a Sicilian village that explores themes of desire, obsession, and the complexities of familial relationships. The story revolves around…

The Sheriff's Children by Charles Waddell Chesnutt  — Research Starter

"The Sheriff's Children" by Charles Waddell Chesnutt is a poignant short story set in a North Carolina village, highlighting themes of race, identity, and paternal conflict against the backdrop of…