Essays on Short Story

Dostoevsky and the Underground Man Dostoevsky Fyodor wrote a short novella titled Notes from the Underground, which was first published in 1864. Dostoevsky utilizes the Underground Man in his writing to critique society and provide wisdom. The Underground Man presents himself as a depraved, ill, and ugly individual. He is aware...

Émile Zola's novel Germinal is about a French mining town and the challenges that the area's poor miners confront at the hands of a mining business after they object to the firm's unfair salaries. The story follows Étienne Lantier, the main character, as he rallies the workers to demand higher...

The Art and Psychology of Positive Humor in Love and Adversity The author of "A Laughing Place: The Art and Psychology of Positive Humor in Love and Adversity" proposes a new theory of laughter but then supports his assertions in a really good way. He accomplishes this by saying that B'er...

Can you know that your parents shaped you into who you are? Our parents' actions characterize us fully! Parental activity does play an important part in influencing a child's mental and physical needs. This behavior has an impact on a child's academic growth and social well-being. The biggest influence is...

I. Preconceptions about the Indian PeopleI imagine the Indian people to be a diverse community with rich cultural traditions and amazing art styles. I've read some of their stories in short stories, and they come across as a friendly country with a great appreciation for animal life (virtually every like).Furthermore,...

In the year 1961, John Updike wrote the A s coming of age as he grows from infancy to adulthood. The author accurately depicts facets of most cultures, especially those affecting children (Updike). While some people strive to campaign for change, others are comfortable in maintaining the status quo. In this...

Raymond Carver wrote Cathedral, a short story in the fantasy genre. The short story opens with an outline that simply explains the events that will take place. The reader is told that a visitor, Robert, who is also blind, would pay a visit to the narrator's house, because of the...

The Influence of Hemingway's Works The influence of Hemingway's works can be seen not only in novels and short stories but also in poetry. Without a doubt, his seminal works of verse will be regarded as masterpieces of American literature. Throughout his life, he wrote several poems with insightful messages. Among...

This is a short story that starts with an unidentified narrator dozing off while contemplating the status of Indian womanhood. In her dream, she encounters her friend Sister Sara, who transports her to a world she has never seen before. The friend explains that they are in Ladyland, a female-ruled utopia.Ladyland...

Introduction Interpreter of Maladies is one of the short stories included in Jhumpa Lahiri's critically acclaimed collection of short stories of the same name. It is widely regarded as one of her finest books, and it has received several prizes, including a Pulitzer Prize for literature. The short story leads a...

Shirley Jackson: An Acclaimed American Writer Shirley Jackson was an acclaimed American and professional writer best known for her amazing works of short stories and prose, all of which she enjoyed writing. Among other things, she was known for the infamous short story "the lottery." Despite the fact that her works...

Flannery O'Connor wrote the novel 'A Decent Guy is Hard to Find.' When writing prose, O'Connor follows the southern gothic style. Whether or not the narrator has lines or plays an important part in the creation of the novel, the American South becomes the primary character of the majority of...