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Worries Made: Guy de Maupassant’s Short Story ‘The Umbrella’

A stingy woman advocates for the repair of her husband's umbrella.

Literature September 15, 2026

Applying Common Sense: H.H. Munro’s Short Story ‘The Open Window’

Writing as Saki, the British author shows how easily we are fooled—and why we shouldn't believe everything we ...

Literature September 14, 2026

A Piece of Evidence: Guy de Maupassant’s Short Story ‘A Piece of String’

In his short story "A Piece of String," Guy de Maupassant contemplates the great human fault of following ...

Literature September 2, 2026

The Source of Misunderstandings: Stephen Leacock’s Short Story ‘My Financial Career’

When anxiety hijacks the tongue, internal panic becomes the ultimate source of misunderstanding—forcing us to say exactly what ...

Literature August 23, 2026

Never Too Late: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘A Fine Old Man’

The inveterate American writer and humorist declares that age is but a number.

Literature August 17, 2026

Enveloped by Nature: N.C. Wyeth’s Book Illustrations

In depicting the characters of famous novels against the backdrop of nature, the illustrator brings out their true ...

Fine Arts August 9, 2026

Adventures at Home and Abroad: Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton’s Children’s Illustrations

Picturesque scenes of a family traveling across the English Channel and staying close to home are brilliantly captured ...

Fine Arts August 8, 2026

Altering Nature: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story ‘The Birthmark’

In this short story, a scientist deals with what he deems to be an aberration on his wife's ...

Literature August 6, 2026

Filling the Eyes With Color: Edmund Dulac’s Fairy Tale Illustrations

The French-born artist made a vibrant statement in the world of magic and fantasy.

Fine Arts August 1, 2026

The Right Word: A.A. Milne’s Short Story ‘A Lost Masterpiece’

The English author finds himself mulling over a word puzzle that takes his attention away from his work.

Literature July 22, 2026

A Surging of Life: Thomas Bewick’s Illustrations of the Natural World

How Thomas Bewick used detailed wood engravings of animals and birds to inspire in young people a lifelong ...

Fine Arts July 20, 2026

Punny Perceptions: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Wit Inspirations of the “Two-Year Olds”‘

The acclaimed American author looks at parenting trends during his time, comparing them to his own upbringing.

Literature July 14, 2026

Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’

A woman's choice to show mercy changes the life of a teen.

Literature July 11, 2026

The Art of Noticing: Edward Lear’s Illustrations

The famed limerick writer was not only popular for his whimsical lines but also for his grasp of ...

Fine Arts July 7, 2026

Aging Is Growth: Matsuo Basho’s Short Story ‘The Aged Mother’

Matsuo Basho’s timeless tale challenges modern views on aging, revealing the profound wisdom and honor found in growing ...

Literature July 3, 2026

Visual Morality: George Cruikshank’s Illustrations of Charles Dickens’s ‘Oliver Twist’

The illustrator's depictions present the difference between virtue and vice.

Fine Arts July 1, 2026

Truth Depicted Through Proportions: Arthur Rackham’s Use of Geometry in His Illustrations

The iconic illustrator used symmetry and proportion to reveal the inner disposition and moral depth of characters.

Fine Arts June 29, 2026

The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter

Using just a pen and ink, the beloved children's book author and illustrator created clean lines that effectively ...

Fine Arts June 20, 2026

Air Castles: Bret Harte’s Short Story ‘A Lonely Ride’

On a nighttime stagecoach ride, a young man gets more than he bargains for from his daydreams.

Literature June 17, 2026

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Short Story ‘The Clockmaker’

In his short story "The Clockmaker," Robert Louis Stevenson presents a case in which amoeba contemplate their own existence ...

Literature June 15, 2026

Time to Say Goodbye: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘My Watch’

In his short story "My Watch," Mark Twain tells about his favorite watch and how it stopped working. ...

Literature June 2, 2026

A Divine Gift: Leo Tolstoy’s Short Story ‘God Sees the Truth, But Waits’

An innocent man's position on revenge is sorely tested after nearly three decades in the gulag.

Literature June 2, 2026

Bound by Fate and Love: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Touch of Fate’

In her short story "The Touch of Fate," L.M. Montgomery illustrates a situation in which life and love's ...

Literature May 25, 2026

Bursting From the Boxes: Lydia Maria Child’s Short Story ‘The Magician’s Show Box’

Wishing for and desiring an adventure is different from experiencing it. Yet, very frequently, it's easier to wish for ...

Literature May 21, 2026

Let Kindness Be the Reason: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Story of an Invitation’

It's difficult to understand how different people feel at different moments in time. Nevertheless, whether they feel sorrow ...

Literature May 12, 2026

Such a Silly Thing: O. Henry’s Short Story ‘The Marry Month of March’

The month of May is made for lovers, and not even the chillest breezes can prevent sparks from ...

Literature April 29, 2026

Spirited on by Friendship: Waldron Kintzing Post’s Short Story ‘Little Helping Hands’

Steve Hudson's joke-loving friends give him a big surprise, in 'Little Helping Hands.'

Literature April 19, 2026