http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Short-Stories EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ What great joy there is to be found, in these two wonderful unique poetry books by Michael L Schuh. A poet and very versatile writer, renown throughout the poet world simply as Mike44. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:59:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Fruit-of-My-Pen-and-The-Moonshiner,-Two-Wonderfully-Entertaining-Books-by-Michael-L-Schuh&id=3132390 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Fruit-of-My-Pen-and-The-Moonshiner,-Two-Wonderfully-Entertaining-Books-by-Michael-L-Schuh&id=3132390 The purpose of this novelette is to produce a generation without terrorism and separation, a generation with a broader mind, a generation where peace and love are dominant, a generation where values are the priority, a generation in which each one care for everyone. I would be glad if the seeds for broader thinking sown here would reap in to the minds of readers. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:02:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Unpredictable-Monarch-The-Most-Dominant-Force-Forever!-Part-8&id=2988339 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Unpredictable-Monarch-The-Most-Dominant-Force-Forever!-Part-8&id=2988339 This is a story by Ernest Hemingway which displayed many developments and characteristics to make it an excellent short story. There are some common elements which must be present such as the plot, conflict, characters, protagonist, antagonist, climax, resolution, theme and the like. This story certainly displayed those areas in clear manner for the reader to enjoy and understand. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:03:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Days-Wait-Short-Story-A-General-Analysis&id=2887318 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Days-Wait-Short-Story-A-General-Analysis&id=2887318 This article concerns only one short story from the book, "Kentucky Straight." "Sawdust," written by "Chris Offut," gives the reader an insider's view into the life of a backwoods Appalachian family. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:43:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exaggerated-Stereotypes-of-Mountain-Folk&id=2938836 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exaggerated-Stereotypes-of-Mountain-Folk&id=2938836 The story Editha implied quite a prevalent and antiquated standpoint about war and its acclaimed days. The story itself embodied the kind of glamour and prestige that World War 2 movies portrayed, or so they did. Certainly, this short story tried to emphasize war as being beautiful and necessary for communal living. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:55:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-the-Story-Editha&id=2956166 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-the-Story-Editha&id=2956166 Primarily from the dialogue between the American and Jig, it seems that the two are an unmarried couple. Their discussion suggests that they are confronted with some kind of problem. With further analysis, one can begin to discern that the couple was in fact talking about having an abortion. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:55:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-The-Hills-Like-White-Elephants&id=2956214 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-The-Hills-Like-White-Elephants&id=2956214 A possible theme for the story The Yellow Wallpaper is that married couples should always communicate with one another. If there is one thing that struck me the most, it was the fact that the two characters showed no signs of communicating to fix their problems. The setting of the story was during the 1800s and during that time, physicians had no knowledge post-partum depression, which was what the woman in the story had. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:55:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lessons-From-the-Story,-The-Yellow-Wallpaper&id=2956236 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lessons-From-the-Story,-The-Yellow-Wallpaper&id=2956236 The story "A Small Good Thing" contained a good number of themes. I specifically wanted to emphasize on the idea of compassion, simply because it is an act that unites and defines human well-being. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:54:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Themes-of-a-Small-Good-Thing&id=2956253 http://ezinearticles.com/?Themes-of-a-Small-Good-Thing&id=2956253 In the story "Hands" it seems to me that Wing Biddlebaum became a victim of false accusation. Instances where people are wrongly accused frequently inflict emotional harm on a person that can sometimes never be repaired. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:54:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-the-Story-Hands&id=2956291 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Analysis-of-the-Story-Hands&id=2956291 No Experts Needed is a refreshing collection of true stories of inspiration and introspection. Author Louise Lewis, faced with being "set free" from corporate America and yet still having bills to pay, set forth on a magnificent personal journey of self-reflection. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Experts-Needed-Book-Review&id=988598 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Experts-Needed-Book-Review&id=988598 Mr. and Mrs. Das are on vacation in India. Mr. Kapasi, the taxi cab driver had an affection for Mrs. Das. He viewed her through the rear view mirror. His fascination grew as he watched her at the temple when she viewed the naked statutes. The infatuation ended when the address he gave her on a slip of paper blew out of her pocket book. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:21:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interpreters-of-Maladies-Sensuous-Symbols&id=2758335 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interpreters-of-Maladies-Sensuous-Symbols&id=2758335 Daughters Maggie and Dee are born to Mama Johnson a hardworking single mother in the rural Deep South of the United States. Dee the beautiful one branches out to school and embraces glamorous westernization and modernization, and transforms to despising her rural traditional background. Maggie was scarred by a fire, she is scrawny and skinny, she stays home with her mother and hangs on to tradition. The short story is about the clash between urban and rural tradition, the ramifications. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:58:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Everyday-Use-by-Alice-Walker-A-Review&id=2643191 http://ezinearticles.com/?Everyday-Use-by-Alice-Walker-A-Review&id=2643191 The theme of "The Jewelry" by Guy de Maupassant is that life can be full of irony. I think that the author actually went a little overboard on this theme. Though I enjoyed no less for his overindulgence. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:38:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Irony-of-Life-As-Seen-in-the-Jewelry&id=1476435 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Irony-of-Life-As-Seen-in-the-Jewelry&id=1476435 Sam's search for Truth takes him down various paths, many religions and beliefs, and he meets many people, all of whom turn out to be messengers in his life. He studies all of the religious denominations; Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, and discovers that the answers can't be found from just one religion. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:45:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Journey-to-the-Truth,-Sohrab-ChamanAra&id=103006 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Journey-to-the-Truth,-Sohrab-ChamanAra&id=103006 Stand Alone is a story about an honor roll senior. Jill Owens is proud of her accomplishments thus far. She is even prouder to be on her way to graduating high school as a virgin. She looks forward to finishing high school and going away to college. Her Christian parents have always taught her the importance of abstinence. Her best friend Stephanie feels that she should be everything, but proud of being on her way to graduating high school as a virgin. Darnell (Dee) Thomas, the NBA's number one high school draft pick of the year, asks Jill on a date. Reluctantly, Jill finally agrees to go on a date with him. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:24:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stand-Alone-Series-For-Teens&id=1957992 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stand-Alone-Series-For-Teens&id=1957992 What really makes a short story a good one? What must it have for a reader to want to keep reading? Most readers want to read about a character that they feel they can relate to. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:13:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Burning-Decision&id=1843515 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Burning-Decision&id=1843515 Joyce's first major work, Dubliners, a collection of fifteen short stories, was published in 1914. They concentrate on the idea of an epiphany, a moment when the main protagonist gains self-awareness or understanding. The stories follow a logical order from childhood to adolescence to maturity and finally death, the last story being entitled The Dead. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:03:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Writing-Life-of-James-Joyce&id=1674262 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Writing-Life-of-James-Joyce&id=1674262 No Experts Needed is a refreshing collection of true stories of inspiration and introspection. Author Louise Lewis, faced with being "set free" from corporate America and yet still having bills to pay, set forth on a magnificent personal journey of self-reflection. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:08:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Experts-Needed-Book-Review&id=988598 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-Experts-Needed-Book-Review&id=988598 Great book of six short stories that contain extraordinary characters in unusual circumstances. This is the perfect book to carry around with you and read in waiting rooms and any situation where you would like to make time fly by quickly! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Book-Review-of-Lighting-the-Dark-Side-Six-Modern-Tales-by-William-R-Potter&id=1683146 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Book-Review-of-Lighting-the-Dark-Side-Six-Modern-Tales-by-William-R-Potter&id=1683146 Manto is known for writing unspeakable truths, hidden and dark tales of mankind augmented with pessimism, reality and bleak side of life, depicting sociopolitical and historical events along with the shades of gender and racial discrimination, injustice, violence, and all that one could feel. He gives the voice to all such emotions and pent up feelings that everyone wants to express but is unaware of the channel to express, this is the reason his words coincide with thoughts of all folks irrespective of their social strata, language and culture. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:43:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Black-Milk&id=1670937 http://ezinearticles.com/?Black-Milk&id=1670937 An aspect of William Boyd's writing that always seems close to the surface of his work is an examination of selfishness. At the very least, his characters fulfil their self-interest. One recalls how the events of The New Confessions or Any Human Heart unfold, how in both cases the central character's aspirations are forever paramount, often to the detriment of those he proclaims to love. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:28:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Destiny-of-Natalie-X-by-William-Boyd&id=1614851 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Destiny-of-Natalie-X-by-William-Boyd&id=1614851 Some of the best short stories are ones that teach us lessons. They tell us stories that make us think and put us there in the heat of passion and within the emotion of the tale. We feel as if we are one with the lesson, we are one with the characters and we feel their wisdom, joy and their pain. I know of just such a story one I would like to recommend to you. It's a short story and a lesson about gossip, about the damage it does and how it's impossible to undo. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:12:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gossip-is-Part-of-Human-Nature,-Albeit-One-of-the-Worst-Parts&id=1592285 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gossip-is-Part-of-Human-Nature,-Albeit-One-of-the-Worst-Parts&id=1592285 Short stories often capture our imagination and make us feel alive, as if we are intimately involved in the scene along with the characters. A good short story will do this and you'll know the quality of a story by its ability to put you there. One such short story I recommend for the athlete that needs an uplift or the person who comes up against adversity is; "Olympic Gold" by Catherine Swift Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:11:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Short-Story-of-World-Records-and-Olympic-Gold&id=1592231 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Short-Story-of-World-Records-and-Olympic-Gold&id=1592231 As a writer, I think The Letter must have been a very interesting challenge for author Roxanna Russell. This work of fiction is actually a collection of 14 short stories - each revolving around some kind of letter; the Suicide Note, the Closure Letter, Love Letter, Fan Letter and so on. Yet the book is also a novel, in that each chapter is centered on a particular family and each chapter ties into the next. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:12:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Letter-Review&id=106495 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Letter-Review&id=106495 Kelly Baugher creates a spellbinding tale in Finding Lilies. Readers will enjoy an emotional trip through several spicy and socially revealing scenes. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:07:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Lilies-Book-Review&id=136349 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Lilies-Book-Review&id=136349 The dedication in this book is a work of poetry in itself. I had a distinct recollection of 'Sleeping with the Enemy' when reading this book, but this story has some very unique twists and turns. The characters seemed very real to me - I live in a small town and we are just like that! Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:30:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alisons-Journey-Book-Review&id=30866 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alisons-Journey-Book-Review&id=30866 Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters (1955) and Seymour: An Introduction (1959), are a pair of long short stories written by Salinger about the Glass family. The former ostensibly about Buddy Glass, and the latter about Seymour Glass, but quite often it appears that the opposite is true. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:57:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 To fully appreciate this collection of short stories, one must, I think, be familiar with the author Alexei Sayle's stand-up or television sketch comedy work. His prose very much mirrors his angry, ranting, incredulous Liverpudlian persona. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:57:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 Miranda July is one of those annoying people who seems to be able to turn their hand to just about anything. Artist, musician, filmmaker, actress, writer, all around smarty-pants; and on top of all that, with those piercing blue eyes and slender figure, she's also quite beautiful. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:57:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 The theme of "The Jewelry" by Guy de Maupassant is that life can be full of irony. I think that the author actually went a little overboard on this theme. Though I enjoyed no less for his overindulgence. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:22:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Irony-of-Life-As-Seen-in-the-Jewelry&id=1476435 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Irony-of-Life-As-Seen-in-the-Jewelry&id=1476435 Does Nathaniel Hawthorne's suspicion of modern science still resonate today? You might be surprised! Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:44:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Modern-Significance-of-Hawthornes-Suspicion-of-Science&id=1436696 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Modern-Significance-of-Hawthornes-Suspicion-of-Science&id=1436696 Poisoned Petals by Andy Crabb is a set of over forty short stories, tales with a Spanish flavour. Most are set in Spain, with many featuring locations and people from within the Costa Blanca, where the author lives, works and continually observes. Some are historical, others utterly contemporary, both in time and in content. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:08:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Poisoned-Petals-by-Andy-Crabb&id=1418959 http://ezinearticles.com/?Poisoned-Petals-by-Andy-Crabb&id=1418959 Miranda July is one of those annoying people who seems to be able to turn their hand to just about anything. Artist, musician, filmmaker, actress, writer, all around smarty-pants; and on top of all that, with those piercing blue eyes and slender figure, she's also quite beautiful. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:04:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 To fully appreciate this collection of short stories, one must, I think, be familiar with the author Alexei Sayle's stand-up or television sketch comedy work. His prose very much mirrors his angry, ranting, incredulous Liverpudlian persona. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:03:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters (1955) and Seymour: An Introduction (1959), are a pair of long short stories written by Salinger about the Glass family. The former ostensibly about Buddy Glass, and the latter about Seymour Glass, but quite often it appears that the opposite is true. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:03:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 The novel form of Tamil literature has been in existence only since around two centuries. Before that, the poetry form used to rule the roost for nearly two thousand years. The novel is a relatively new genre in Tamil literature but is very popular among the Tamil novel readers. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:17:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tamil-Historic-Novels&id=1343220 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tamil-Historic-Novels&id=1343220 The mere mention of the name 'Kalki' is enough to send most the Tamil readers of yesteryears into a journey of nostalgia. Kalki is a name that sparks off memories of kingdoms and the saga of war, patriotism, love and loyalty that go into the making and perishing of those kingdoms in the Chola dynasty period in South India. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:28:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kalki-The-Legendary-Tamil-Novelist&id=1343148 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kalki-The-Legendary-Tamil-Novelist&id=1343148 The short story format originated from Europe. The Tamil world believes that the short stories in Tamil can be traced back to the seventeenth century to 'Paramartha Kurunkathai' a transition from the classical Tamil poetry. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:50:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tamil-Short-Stories&id=1342224 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tamil-Short-Stories&id=1342224 The short story IS NOT dead. Jim' Musgrave's stories vary enough that there's no one marketing umbrella formula that can lump them together other than original, creative and thought provoking. His work affects the mind in a subtle way, much like Twilight Zone. It entertains but grabs you and doesn't just let go until it threads into your mind and makes you think. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:35:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Presidents-Parasite-and-Other-Short-Stories-by-Jim-Musgrave&id=1325547 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-The-Presidents-Parasite-and-Other-Short-Stories-by-Jim-Musgrave&id=1325547 Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters (1955) and Seymour: An Introduction (1959), are a pair of long short stories written by Salinger about the Glass family. The former ostensibly about Buddy Glass, and the latter about Seymour Glass, but quite often it appears that the opposite is true. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:12:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Raise-High-the-Roof-Beam,-Carpenters-and-Seymour-An-Introduction-(1963)-J-D-Salinger&id=1318200 To fully appreciate this collection of short stories, one must, I think, be familiar with the author Alexei Sayle's stand-up or television sketch comedy work. His prose very much mirrors his angry, ranting, incredulous Liverpudlian persona. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:38:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 http://ezinearticles.com/?Barcelona-Plates-(2000)-Alexei-Sayle&id=1306000 Miranda July is one of those annoying people who seems to be able to turn their hand to just about anything. Artist, musician, filmmaker, actress, writer, all around smarty-pants; and on top of all that, with those piercing blue eyes and slender figure, she's also quite beautiful. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:55:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 http://ezinearticles.com/?No-One-Belongs-Here-More-Than-You-(2007)-Miranda-July&id=1305441 Recently, someone in our Online Think Tank asked me what short story did I feel was the best or which one would I recommend to him to promote thought? You see, someone during an argument or debate on a topic of aerodynamics, told him he needed to read more. I told him that he needed to dream more, and he asked well, what short story should I read? Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:30:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Short-Stories-on-Steroids-and-Stephens-Short-Story-Strategies&id=1118319 http://ezinearticles.com/?Short-Stories-on-Steroids-and-Stephens-Short-Story-Strategies&id=1118319 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.