“Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament” is a short story by Willa Cather first published in McClure’s Magazine in 1905. Shortly after, it became part of Cather’s first published collection The Troll Garden (also 1905), in which it was one of seven stories.
Like the other stories in that collection,”Paul’s Case” is in the public domain. See also this excellent analysis of “Paul’s Case” if you’re studying this story or wish to delve into its deeper meaning.
Some of the original paragraphs have been broken up to improve readability on devices; otherwise, the story is intact.
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“Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament” is a short story by Willa Cather, first published in McClure’s Magazine in 1905. That year, it also appeared in a collection of Cather’s stories, The Troll Garden. This analysis of “Paul’s Case” is by Sarah Wyman, Associate Professor of English at SUNY-New Paltz:
You probably know someone who reminds you of Paul, someone who does not seem to fit in with others in society. Paul’s mannerisms are tense and nervous. He appears antisocial with his classmates, confrontational with his teachers, and emotionally estranged from his family.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 – 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. She wrote more than fifty books and thirteen plays, many for adult audiences.
While most of these have been forgotten, we’ll be looking at the four children’s books by Frances Hodgson Burnett that have remained timeless classics.
Born in Cheetham, England, Burnett emigrated to the U.S. with her mother and siblings when she was in her teens, settling in rural Tennessee. By age nineteen, Burnett had started publishing stories in magazines to help support her family. Read More→
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery, published in 1923, is the start of a trilogy of novels about Emily Byrd Starr that invites comparison with the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. These books, as is true for many of L.M. Montgomery’s writings, are meant for “children of all ages.”
Maud Montgomery considered Emily more of a reflection of herself and her own personality than Anne. Emily was a loyal friend, loved learning, appreciated nature, and most of all, wanted to be a writer.
Emily of New Moon was followed by Emily Climbs (1925) and Emily’s Quest (1927). The books follow her through her school years into adulthood as she becomes a successful author. Read More→
Many of us grew up reading and re-reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. But while most fans cheer on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the “real Amy” — Louisa’s sister, May.
In The Other Alcott, a captivating work of historical fiction, Elise Hooper gives readers a glimpse into the youngest Alcott’s artistic pursuits and her side of the sibling rivalry. Here’s an in-depth conversation with Elise Hooper, the author of this intriguing work of historical fiction. Read More→
The Other Alcott by Elise Hooper, the author’s debut novel, is a believable imagining of the life of May Alcott. The youngest of the Alcott sisters, she was the inspiration for the character of Amy March in Little Women. May (who, after she married, was known as May Alcott Nieriker) was a talented artist in her own right.
As she seeks to establish her own identity apart from the close-knit family, the personality of a dynamic and determined young woman, in many ways ahead of her time, unfolds. Here is a description of this engaging novel, published in the fall of 2017, reprinted by permission of the publisher, William Morrow: Read More→
Here are six classic African American women authors, from the Harlem Renaissance era through midcentury (and a bit beyond) worth getting to know — and reading.
Historically, it was challenge enough for women to become published authors, and until the 1960s or so, this was especially true for Black women authors facing the dual struggles of race and gender bias. A short-lived turning point came during the Harlem Renaissance era of the 1920s, when talented Black women writers found a more supportive and nurturing community. Read More→
Presented here are female journalists of the World War II era presented here reported and documented from the field, and pushed gender-defined barriers.
They had to fight for the right to report and expose the folly and brutality of war.
These women contributed to the historic record with their groundbreaking work and bravery as journalists, photographers, and correspondents during the world war and in some cases beyond. Above right, Ruth Baldwin Cowan’s WW II press credentials. See more about her later in this post. Read More→
