‘A Scrap of Curious History’ by Mark Twain: Short Story Analysis ‘A Scrap of Curious History’ is a fictional essay in Edwardian style penned by American writer Mark Twain, the father of American literature. ‘A Scrap of Curious History’ is the sixth essay of fifteen published under the title What Is Man? and Other Essays. It deals with the fictional history of … [Read more...] about ‘A Scrap of Curious History’ by Mark Twain: Short Story Analysis
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‘A Wicked Woman’ by Jack London: Short Story Analysis
'A Wicked Woman' by Jack London: Short Story Analysis ‘A Wicked Woman’ is an Edwardian Era realistic short story published in 1900 by American short story writer and famous novelist Jack London. Jack London was one of the first internationally known American writers. If one looks closely at the text, we find the short story is sexist and male-centric. The description is … [Read more...] about ‘A Wicked Woman’ by Jack London: Short Story Analysis
‘Ex Parte’ by Ring Lardner: Short Story Analysis
‘Ex Parte’ by Ring Lardner: Short Story Analysis ‘Ex Parte’ is a modernist realistic satirical piece by American short story writer and famous columnist Ring Lardner. Lardner was well known for his short stories, which were all satirical works. ‘Ex Parte’ is about the narrator’s divorce, which took place because his wife had one problem; she didn’t like his taste in homes … [Read more...] about ‘Ex Parte’ by Ring Lardner: Short Story Analysis
‘The Wind in the Rose-Bush’ by Mary Wilkins Freeman: Short Story Analysis
‘The Wind in the Rose-Bush’ by Mary Wilkins Freeman: Short Story Analysis ‘The Wind in the Rose-Bush’ is a nineteenth-century Puritan ghost story penned by American writer Mary Wilkins Freeman. However, this short story titled ‘The Wind in the Rose-Bush’ was published in 1903. Mary Wilkins Freeman was a prominent American writer who was born in Massachusetts. Her books … [Read more...] about ‘The Wind in the Rose-Bush’ by Mary Wilkins Freeman: Short Story Analysis
‘Circus at Dawn’ by Thomas Wolfe: Short Story Analysis
‘Circus at Dawn’ by Thomas Wolfe: Short Story Analysis ‘Circus at Dawn’ is a realistic modernist short story penned in an impressionistic style in 1935 by American writer Thomas Wolfe. Thomas Wolfe was one of the most respected early twentieth-century writers of his time. He wrote novels, novellas, short stories, and dramatic works. In his autobiographical writing, we see … [Read more...] about ‘Circus at Dawn’ by Thomas Wolfe: Short Story Analysis