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Ladies And Gentlemen, Robert John Bartholomew
Ladies And Gentlemen, Robert John Bartholomew
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This collection of short stories treats of the following diverse themes: the redemptive possibilities for seemingly despicable characters; the ways in which circumstances and the social environment affect characters' sexualities and personal relationships; the lengths to which characters are willing to go to get what they want, which want is often the desire to make contact with others; the struggle between characters' narcissism and their need to come to terms with a new self image, a self image which is often at odds with the one they wish for themselves; and the beauty of vulnerability. Additionally, one of the chief …
Girls Of Easy Virtue, Elizabeth Anne Wagner
Girls Of Easy Virtue, Elizabeth Anne Wagner
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This is a collection of four stories I have written during my time in the Center for Writers at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Strange Places, Alex James Morris
Strange Places, Alex James Morris
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Strange Places is a collection of short stories and short shorts written during my time at The University of Southern Mississippi. Set primarily in Akron, Ohio, the stories in this collection explore a range of themes, such as trauma, death, alienation, social class, and the struggle to connect to others. This collection is preceded by a critical introduction.
Moon Landing, Jennifer Ann Marquardt
Moon Landing, Jennifer Ann Marquardt
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The following short stories began and were finished—at least as finished as they appear here—during my time at the Center for Writers.