The Postmaster Summary by Rabindranath Tagore
Story of Human Feelings This is a story of human connection and warmth found in the unlikeliest of places. The story revolves around an old…
A short story is a genre of English Literature which can be read in a single sitting and is quite less in size as compared to fiction. In this section, we will discuss the summary of short stories written in English Literature.
Rules of the Game Themes by Amy Tan
Alienation Waverly parents move to a new country having left China. This creates a constant struggle between their American lives and Chinese values. Chess is seen…
Rules of the Game Summary by Amy Tan
Story of a Family The story is about family dynamic and relationships. It is based in California. The main character is a girl named Waverly…
Mr know All Summary by William Somerset Maugham
Introduction This is a story about familiarity and foreignness. Often when people meet or see others who are not like them, they end up creating…
A Visit to Cambridge Summary by Firdaus Kanga
Story of a Handicapped The story is about the writer who is handicapped but did not let it become a disability. He wrote and worked as…
A Triumph of Surgery Summary by James Herriot
Introduction The story is about the problems of comfortable living or cushioned living. Often, parents pamper their child so much that they lose the drive…
A Shadow Summary by RK Narayan
The story is one from the Malgudi Days collection of Narayan. It is a story dealing with bereavement, loss, tragedy and learning to cope with…
The Bear Summary by Anton Chekhov
A Loyal Widow The story revolves around Mrs Elena Popova who is mourning her dead husband Nicholas. She is consoled by her servant Luka who…
The Luncheon Summary by Somerset Maugham
An Anecdotal Experience The story is an anecdotal experience that the writer had with one of his patrons who asked to meet him in person. The writer…
Glory at Twilight Summary by Bhabani Bhattacharya
Story About Satyajit Bhabani Bhattacharya staying true to his moral values writes this story highlighting the social problems of contemporary Indian society, in a truthful and…
