Short Stories for Students - Volume 29 - Foreword by Thomas E. Barden

Sep 21, 2026

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Short Stories for Students, Volume 29 presents structured literary analysis, context, and criticism for commonly studied short fiction. The volume opens with advisor biographies and editorial credits, then moves into introductory material and a detailed framework for each selected story, including author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism, sources, and further reading. The table of contents lists multiple works, each followed by consistent critical sections to support classroom study and independent learning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages353

Reading Time9 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Advisors

Why Study Literature at All?

Introduction

Literary Chronology

Aunt y Misery

Author Biography

Plot Summary

Characters

Themes

Style

Historical Context

Critical Overview

Criticism

Sources

Further Reading

B. Wordsworth

Author Biography

Plot Summary

Characters

Themes

Style

Historical Context

Critical Overview

Criticism

Sources

Further Reading

The Censors

Author Biography

Plot Summary

Characters

Themes

Style

Historical Context

Critical Overview

Criticism

Sources

Further Reading

Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket

Author Biography

Plot Summary

Characters

Themes

Style

Historical Context

Critical Overview

Criticism

Sources

Further Reading

SHORT STORIES for Students Advisors Erik France: Adjunct Instructor of English, Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan. B.A. and M. S.L. S. from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ph.D. from Temple University. Kate Hamill: Grade 12 English Teacher, Catonsville High School, Catonsville, Maryland. Joseph McGeary: English Teacher, Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ph.D. in English from Duke University. Timothy Showalter: English Department Chair, Franklin High School, Reisterstown, Maryland. Certified teacher by the Maryland State Department of Education. Member of the National Council of Teachers of English. Amy Spade Silverman: English Department Chair, Kehillah Jewish High School, Palo Alto, California. Member of National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Teachers and Writers, and NCTE Opinion Panel. Exam Reader, Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. Poet, published in North American Review, Nimrod, and Michigan Quarterly Review, among other publications. Jody Stefansson: Director of Boswell Library and Study Center and Upper School Learning Specialist, Polytechnic School, Pasadena, California. Board member, Children’s Literature Council of Southern California. Member of American Library Association, Association of Independent School Librarians, and Association of Educational Therapists. Laura Jean Waters: Certified School Library Media Specialist, Wilton High School, Wilton, Connecticut. B.A. from Fordham University; M.A. from Fairfield University. SHORT STORIES for Students Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Short Stories VOLUME 29 Sara Constantakis, Project Editor Foreword by Thomas E. Barden Short Stories for Students, Volume 29 Project Editor: Sara Constantakis Rights Acquisition and Management: Jermaine Bobbitt, Sari Gordon, Tracie Richardson, Robyn Young Composition: Evi Abou-El-Seoud Manufacturing: Drew Kalasky Imaging: John Watkins Product Design: Pamela A. E. Galbreath, Jennifer Wahi Content Conversion: Katrina Coach Product Manager: Meggin Condino ª 2010 Gale, Cengage Learning ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein maybe reproduced, transmitted, stored, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, taping, Web distribution, information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Since this page cannot legibly accommodate all copyright notices, the acknowledgments constitute an extension of the copyright notice. For product information and technology assistance, contact us at Gale Customer Support, 1-800-877-4253. For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all requests online [at](at www.cengage.com/permissions)[ www.cengage.com/permissions](at www.cengage.com/permissions). Further permissions questions can be emailed to [permissionrequest@cengage.com](permissionrequest@cengage.com) While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication, Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained herein. Gale accepts no payment for listing; and inclusion in the publication of any organization, agency, institution, publication, service, or individual does not imply endorsement of the editors or publisher. Errors brought to the attention of the publisher and verified to the satisfaction of the publisher will be corrected in future editions. Gale 27500 Drake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI, 48331-3535 ISBN-13: 978-1-4144-4212-9 ISBN-10: 1-4144-4212-2 ISSN 1092-7735 This title is also available as an e-book. ISBN-13: 978-1-4144-4960-9 ISBN-10: 1-4144-4960-7 Contact your Gale, a part of Cen

FAQs

What is the purpose of Short Stories for Students, Volume 29?

It provides presentation, analysis, context, and criticism for commonly studied short stories. Each selection follows a consistent set of study sections to support learning and classroom use.

What sections are included for each featured short story?

Each story includes author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism, sources, and further reading.

Who are the listed advisors and how are they used in the volume?

The volume lists advisors with professional backgrounds in English education and literature. Their bios appear in the front matter alongside editorial credits and foreword information.

Sep 21, 2026

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