Synopsis “The House Made of Sugar,” a short story by Silvina Ocampo, tells the story of a newlywed couple who move into a seemingly new house. The wife, Cristina, is a woman deeply affected by superstitions and phobias, significantly influencing her daily life. The husband, trying to appease these superstitions, hides the true history of … Read more
Synopsis “The Storm” by Kate Chopin is a short story focusing on Calixta, a married woman who finds herself at home during a storm. While her husband and son are away, an old love, Alcée, arrives seeking shelter from the storm. The story explores themes of passion, reunion, and the complexities of human relationships, all … Read more
Synopsis “Indian Camp” by Ernest Hemingway is a short story that is part of his collection of tales about Nick Adams. In this story, Nick accompanies his father, a doctor, to a Native American camp to assist in a difficult childbirth. The experience serves as a stark and revealing introduction to birth and death, marking … Read more
“Tuesday Siesta” (La siesta del martes) by Gabriel García Márquez tells the story of a mother and her daughter who travel to a small town on a hot August day. Their visit has a particular purpose that arouses the curiosity of the local inhabitants. As the plot unfolds, the reasons behind their journey and the history of their family are revealed. The story explores themes such as dignity, social judgment, and the complexities of family relationships, all within the context of a traditional Latin American society.
“The Immortal,” a story by Jorge Luis Borges from the short story collection ‘El Aleph’ (1949), narrates the intense odyssey of a Roman soldier, Marcus Flaminius Rufus, to find a mythical river that grants immortality. In his quest, the protagonist embarks on an expedition full of dangers and extraordinary discoveries, where he will test his courage and fortitude. After a long journey, he arrives at a remote place inhabited by a tribe of troglodytes, where he receives a terrible revelation about the immortals and their river.
Margie even wrote about it that night in her diary. On the page headed May 17, 2157, she wrote, “Today Tommy found a real book!” It was a very old book. Margie’s grandfather once said that when he was a little boy his grandfather told him that there was a time when all stories were … Read more