Chains by Frigyes Karinthy - Review

"Chains" by Frigyes Karinthy is a story that explores the idea that everyone in the world is connected through a series of acquaintances. The main character tries to prove that any two people, no matter how different or far apart, can be linked through a chain of no more than five connections.

This concept, known as the "six degrees of separation," is presented in a simple yet thought-provoking way. The story makes you think about how closely connected we all are, even if we don’t realize it.


Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://short-stories.co/@frigyeskarinthy/chains-3jglpe3gzdxw

A Spark Neglected Burns the House by Leo Tolstoy - Review

Leo Tolstoy's story "A Spark Neglected Burns the House" is a powerful tale about the dangers of holding onto anger and refusing to resolve conflicts. It tells the story of two neighbors who let a small disagreement grow into a huge, destructive feud because they refuse to forgive or communicate.

Their stubbornness and pride lead to tragic consequences, showing how small problems can escalate if ignored. Tolstoy uses this story to teach an important lesson: it's better to address issues early with kindness and understanding rather than let them grow into something much worse. The story reminds us to value peace and relationships over ego and grudges.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://short-stories.co/@leotolstoy/a-spark-neglected-burns-the-house-0gpz4qpjvn7d

Two Gallants by James Joyce - Review

"Two Gallants" by James Joyce is a story about two men, Corley and Lenehan, who wander around Dublin. Corley is selfish and uses a maid for money, while Lenehan feels stuck and jealous of Corley.

The story shows how people can be mean and take advantage of others, especially those who are vulnerable. Joyce paints a picture of a society where people are trapped in bad habits and don’t help each other. The writing makes readers think about the characters’ choices.

It raises moral problems and human behavior.


Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://short-stories.co/@jamesjoyce/two-gallants-n67vd9j9z1d5

I Go Back to Ireland by John Steinbeck - Review

John Steinbeck’s "I Go Back to Ireland" is an exploration of personal identity and the emotional pull of one's ancestral roots. This story offers a profound meditation on the human desire to connect with our past while grappling with the realities of the present.

The story captures the feeling of returning to a place that holds memories finding both familiarity and change. The story explores the passage of time and its effects on both the landscape and the individual, it highlights the power of personal connection to a place and how that connection can endure during the time.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://www.fadedpage.com/books/20210357/html.php

The Sea Change by Ernest Hemingway - Review

The story “The Sea Change» by Ernest Hemingway revolves around a conversation between a man and a woman in a café or bar. The story centers on a couple, unnamed but referred to as "he" and "she," discussing the state of their relationship. The woman reveals that she has fallen in love with another woman and is planning to leave the man. This confession sets up a tense and emotionally charged dialogue.

Much of the emotional depth lies beneath the surface, capturing themes of love, loss, change, and personal growth.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://losarciniegas.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-sea-change-by-hemingway.html

The Hen by H. H. Munro (Saki) - Review

The story “The Hen” by H. H. Munro (Saki) tells how the main character tries to make his guest leave without letting him know that he doesn't want his presence anymore.

The story gives us a lesson of similar situation

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://americanliterature.com/author/hh-munro-saki/short-story/the-hen/

"The Truth About George" by P. G. Wodehouse - Review

The story "The Truth About George" by P. G. Wodehouse is a funny story where Mr. Mulliner tells the narrator how his nephew George miraculously got rid of his stutter.

The nephew George, before making proposal his girlfriend for marriage, visits a specialist in London who advises him to talk to three complete strangers every day as a way to combat his stammer. George decides to do this immediately on the train back home.

But the first person he meets also stammers, and stammering back at this person would be crazy.

The second person he meets turns out to be a madman who has escaped from a local asylum, who wishes to perform a human sacrifice on George. George manages to escape and hides under a bench in the carriage.

A woman takes a seat in the same compartment, and when George emerges from under the bench and tries to talk to her, she assumes that George must be an escaped madman, and she pulls the emergency stop cord, causing the train to stop.

When a crowd of onlookers appears, George runs away from them at high speed, followed by twenty-seven people with pitchforks.

Thus cured of his stutter, he proposes to his girlfriend, and she accepts.

Here is the link to the text of the story:
https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/p-g-wodehouse/mr-mulliner-stories/text/the-truth-about-george