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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…

The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick  — Research Starter

"The Shawl" by Cynthia Ozick is a poignant and harrowing narrative that explores themes of motherhood, survival, and the psychological impact of trauma during the Holocaust. The story centers on Rosa,…

The Shape of the Sword by Jorge Luis Borges  — Research Starter

"The Shape of the Sword" is a short story by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges that explores themes of betrayal, identity, and the burden of guilt. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of…

The Seventh Trunk by Heinrich Böll  — Research Starter

"The Seventh Trunk" is a literary work by Heinrich Böll that explores the challenges faced by a writer in search of the ideal narrative. The story centers on an unnamed narrator who, early in his…

The Sentinel by Arthur C. Clarke  — Research Starter

"The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke is a science fiction narrative that explores themes of extraterrestrial intelligence and humanity's place in the universe. The story follows Wilson, a geologist who…

The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad  — Research Starter

"The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad is a compelling narrative that explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the complexity of human relationships. The story features a young captain who,…

The Secret Room by Alain Robbe-Grillet  — Research Starter

"The Secret Room" by Alain Robbe-Grillet presents a surreal and haunting narrative steeped in tension and visual imagery. The story begins with a shocking scene involving a woman lying on the floor,…

The Secret Miracle by Jorge Luis Borges  — Research Starter

"The Secret Miracle" is a short story by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Prague in 1939. The narrative centers around Jaromir Hladik, a Jewish playwright…

The Secret Lives of Dieters by Perri Klass  — Research Starter

"The Secret Lives of Dieters" by Perri Klass explores the intricate emotional dynamics surrounding love, obsession, and diet culture through the lives of two main characters, Polly and Donald. Polly,…