Short Stories

Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of short stories 'The Interpreter of Maladies.' She is known for her poignant portrayals of the Indian immigrant experience and themes of displacement and identity.

"The Flaming Lyre" is a short story by Amador Daguio that explores themes of love, passion, and sacrifice. It follows the story of Talud, a gifted musician who falls in love with Magda, a woman from a different social class. Despite their love, they face obstacles that ultimately lead to a tragic and poignant ending. The story showcases Daguio's skill in depicting the complexities of human relationships.

Della is counting her money at the beginning of the story because she is trying to figure out how much she can afford to spend on a Christmas gift for her husband. She is desperate to find a present that will show her love for him, even though she has very little money to spare.

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Paul has a conversation about luck with his mother

Paul begins furiously riding his rocking house

Paul tells his uncle Oscar that he's been betting on horses

Paul predicts that Malabar will win the derby

In "The Gentlemen of Rio en Medio" by Juan Bosch, the antagonist is Colonel Rodríguez and the protagonist is Father Adán. The story revolves around the conflict between these two characters and their differing beliefs and actions.

In the context of the excerpt from "The Interlopers" by Saki, the word "acquiesce" means to accept or comply without protest or resistance. It suggests that one of the characters is giving in to the other's demands or desires without arguing or putting up a fight.

"Wedding Dance" by Amador Daguio is a short story, so there are no pictures included in the text itself. The story focuses on a couple in the Cordillera mountains in the Philippines, highlighting their traditions, relationships, and struggles. The imagery in the story is vivid and descriptive, allowing readers to visualize the setting and events without the need for illustrations.

Little girl Arati was perfectly alright till yesterday. But there was a sudden change in her speech since morning. She had developed stammering. It was brought to the notice of her mom and dad.

"What happened to you my dear Arati? Why are you speaking with stammering?" Mom asked. She was unable to give a reply. "We are very much worried to see your change in the speech." Dad asked her.

She was unable to give reply to her dad.

Most of the known residents of the neighborhood wanted to know about the sudden change of speech with her. Some of her friends came to see her. She had undergone medical treatment with a specialist doctor. After all the tests were over, the doctor gave his report. Every thing was normal in her condition of health. The doctor had clearly reported that since the defect did not exist at the time of the birth and occurred very recently, the stammering will go automatically after some time and advised to continue treatment.

She was not only brilliant in school but clever in dealing with the household activities. Her classmate Maya was happy because she would take her place as a topper in the school. The school had decided to enact a drama on the occasion annual day of the school. Arati was asked to take up a prominent role as a challenge. She refused the offer due to her stammering. But all persuaded her to accept the role. Ultimately, she agreed to act in the drama.

Rehearsal was in full swing. Arati's role was not only prominent in the drama but involved tremendous talent. She had to memorize by heart some Sanskrit dialogs.

It was a well known fact that the words of Sanskrit language cannot be pronounced easily. To pronounce them correctly, it requires thorough practice. Initially she felt they were very difficult to pronounce, but her determination and firm conviction had resulted in success. In the process, she pronounced all the dialogs correctly, regained her correct speech and became normal girl. This was good news not only to her parents but also to all of her friends and teachers. She began stammering, because she wanted to know how a person spoke with stammering. Children at this age do not know the repercussions.

"Where there is a will there is a way" appropriately applies to Arati.

Once upon a time in a cozy puppet theater, a mischievous monkey puppet named Max decided to play a prank on his friends during their performance of "The Three Little Pigs." He swapped the straw house with a bubble wrap house, causing a hilarious popping chaos on stage. In the end, the pigs and Max laughed together, learning that sometimes a little mischief can make the show even more fun.

Vasana Vikruthi written by Vengayil Kunji Raman Nayanar

"The Suitcase" by Ezekiel Mphahlele is a poignant story that explores themes of identity, displacement, and the impact of colonialism on African societies. The narrative follows a young African man named Timi who grapples with the cultural differences between his rural upbringing and urban life. Through the symbolic suitcase, Mphahlele highlights the complexities of assimilation and the struggle to reconcile tradition with modernity.

'Perfect Day' by Estrella D'Alfon narrates the experience of a protagonist who appreciates the simple joys in life and finds contentment in stillness and solitude. Through vivid descriptions of nature and introspection, the protagonist reflects on the beauty of existence and the power of finding peace within oneself. The poem conveys a message of embracing the present moment and finding happiness in life's small moments.

In "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World," the name Esteban symbolizes the transformative power of beauty and myth. Esteban's arrival in the village serves as a catalyst for change, inspiring the villagers to see beyond their limitations and embrace a sense of wonder and reverence. Ultimately, Esteban's impact highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the possibility of transcendence through storytelling and collective imagination.

"Crime on Mars" is a science fiction short story written by the acclaimed author Connie Willis. The story is part of the anthology "The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Ninth Annual Collection" edited by Gardner Dozois.

In the short story "Cathedral," Robert is initially perceived by the narrator as a blind man who lacks insight. However, as they spend time together, the narrator discovers that Robert is perceptive, open-minded, and capable of forming meaningful connections with others. This complexity makes Robert a more interesting character than the narrator had initially assumed.

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Folklore exists in many cultures throughout the world. Folklore in the form of tales, myths and legends is passed from generation to generation through the oral tradition. Folklore in the Caribbean has been drawn from the rich and diverse backgrounds of our ancestors who came from various parts of the world. Our ancestors brought with them their language, culture, religious beliefs and practices, and their tradition of storytelling. The tales of demons, ghosts, zombies and spirits have been fascinating for the young and old alike, and variations of these stories have been told again and again. "Le Loupgarou" and "Ol' Higue" share similar characteristics as they are both based on Caribbean folklore.

"Le Loupgarou" means werewolf or lagahoo. Fittingly, Derek Walcott's poem tells a tale of a man named Le Brun. He sold his soul to the devil and so he changes into a werewolf at night. He is ostracized by the village and lives all alone in a small old house. Similarly, "Ol' Higue by Mark Mcwatt is a poem about what Caribbean people would call a soucouyant which is in essence, a female vampire that takes off her old skin at night and turns into a fire ball, lurking through the nights to feed on her poor victims. Interestingly enough, the soucouyant is the female counterpart for the lagahoo. The old woman is "Ol' Higue", like Le Brun, lives alone in an old house. She almost never comes outside during the day as her feeding is done at night. She doesn't like children and isn't amiable by nature which are also characteristic of Le Brun.

Walcott's poem opens with the line "A curious tale" suggesting that we, already from the beginning, should be questioning the verity of the story since tale usually is associated with fiction. "Ol' Higue" doesn't indicate that it is a fictitious story but as Caribbean people, it is easy to come to the conclusion just from the first stanza that she is a soucouyant.

Doodle tried to keep up with his brothers as they raced home, but he couldn't match their pace. Despite his efforts, he fell behind and struggled to keep up due to his physical limitations.

In the story "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton, the character of the king can be considered static. Throughout the narrative, the king's motives and actions remain consistent, as he rules the kingdom with a barbaric sense of justice.

The short story "Maare Gaye Gulfam" was written by Phanishwar Nath 'Renu'.

The main character in "Soraya the Storyteller" is Soraya, a young girl who loves to tell stories to the people in her village. Other characters include Soraya's family members and the villagers who listen to her tales.

The narrator describes his street as quiet, with some houses displaying "brown imperturbable faces" and others having "gloomy gardens." He notes the emptiness and silence of the street, except for the noise of a plough that breaks the stillness.