Summary of The Lost Jewels by Rabindranath Tagore
Introduction: In Rabindranath Tagore’s short story The Lost Jewels, Tagore allows the reader to consider the endless possible outcomes to his story and the message or central idea and theme …
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Summary of Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Introduction: Roald Dahl’s short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ actually has a long and distinguished history in biblical and English literature, it’s generally used to describe a situation into which …
Summary of The Drover’s Wife by Henry Lawson
Introduction: In ”The Drover’s Wife” Henry Lawson acknowledges the hardship of Australian women living in the bush.this story was unique in its time, as a female protagonist was uncommon. Stories …
The Stolen Bacillus: Summary
H.G. Wells wrote “The Stolen Bacillus.” This curious tale, therefore, is placed among some of Wells’s most celebrated scientific romances. Indeed, “The Stolen Bacillus” is itself a tale about a …
Summary of Old Love by Jeffrey Archer
Introduction: The “Old Love” of Jeffrey Archer is a unique amorous tale between two brilliant students of English literature from Oxford. Archer makes an exploration of the theme of love …
Summary of A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Introduction: Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” in 1955, and gave it the subtitle of A Tale For Children. “Very Old Man” is perhaps the …
Summary of A Real Durwan by Jhumpa Lahiri
Introduction: ‘A Real Durwan’ is a short story written by Jhumpa Lahiri.The story ‘A Real Durwan’ focuses on the life of Boori Ma, a frail, sixty-four year old woman who …
Summary of The Lumber Room by Hector Hugh Munro
Introduction: The Lumber Room is a short story written by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as “Saki”. He is widely acclaimed for his short stories and is known for featuring …
Summery of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Introduction: Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the few early American short stories that is still widely read today.Most people are probably familiar with the story …
One Thousand Dollars Summary by O.Henry
“One Thousand Dollars” is a short story by master American short story writer O. Henry, most famous for his work “The Gift of the Magi,” a Christmas story commonly dramatized …