“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1843, that delves into the dark recesses of the human mind. The tale, narrated in the first person, follows a protagonist who insists on his sanity as he tells the events surrounding his cohabitation with an older man. The story centers on the … Read more
Summary of “Happy New Year” (Feliz ano novo) by Rubem Fonseca Rubem Fonseca’s short story “Happy New Year” (Feliz ano novo) is a work that immerses the reader in a stark urban reality, presenting a bleak portrait of Brazilian society in the mid-1970s. The story follows three main characters: Pereba, Zequinha, and the narrator, who … Read more
Summary of “The House Made of Sugar “The House Made of Sugar” (La casa de azúcar) by Silvina Ocampo is a tale that, through a dense and suggestive narrative, poses a game of mirrors between reality and fiction, identity and transformation. The story, narrated in the first person by Cristina’s husband, a woman besieged by … Read more
Summary of “The Veldt”. “The Veldt” is a science fiction short story written by Ray Bradbury first published in 1950. The story takes place in a futuristic house, where a virtual reality playroom, known as “the nursery,” can recreate any scenario desired by the children living there. The main characters are George and Lydia Hadley … Read more
Summary of “A Rose for Emily”. “A Rose for Emily,” a work by William Faulkner, a prominent author in American literature, initially published in 1930, is a story that delves into the themes of decline, isolation and resistance to change. The story, narrated by an unidentified observer, takes place in a Southern town and centers … Read more
Summary of “The Killers”. The Killers unfolds in an environment where tension and violence reign. The story takes place in a small town, and the plot scene revolves around two assassins, Al and Max. These men come to kill Ole Andreson, a former boxer, and their arrival at Henry’s diner introduces an atmosphere charged with … Read more