Reading short stories has always felt to me like engaging in an intimate dialogue with cultures, histories, and inner lives that reveal themselves without excess explanation. The brevity of the form sharpens perception. It demands attentiveness and rewards it with moments of recognition that linger long after the final sentence. Over the years, as I… Continue reading
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Anton Chekhov, The Evergreen Master of the Short Story – what makes him different?
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) remains one of world literature’s most enduring and influential figures. A physician by training and a writer by vocation, Chekhov revolutionised the short story and drama with his understated yet profound style. Unlike his contemporaries, who often relied on moralising narratives or dramatic plot twists, Chekhov embraced subtlety, psychological depth, and an… Continue reading
Men at War by Ernest Hemingway – Book Review
Ernest Hemingway’s edited title Men at War is a mammoth collection of short stories and novellas that explore the theme of war and its effects on the individuals who go through it. The short stories and novellas in this collection are from ancient times until this collection appeared. Hemingway wrote the stories (featured in the… Continue reading