Can you recommend some well - known short stories by Susan Minot?

One common theme is female adolescence. In many of her stories, she focuses on the experiences and feelings of young women as they grow up, such as in 'Lust' where we see the protagonist's journey through her sexual experiences during her teenage years.

One well - known 'autopsy short story' is 'The Adventure of the Cardboard Box' by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this Sherlock Holmes story, an autopsy plays a crucial role in solving the mystery. Another could be some works by Patricia Cornwell, who often features autopsies in her crime - based short stories.

One of the well - known poetic short stories is 'The Dead' by James Joyce. It's a story filled with beautiful, almost lyrical descriptions of Dublin and the people at a party. The language is rich and evokes a strong sense of place and time. Another is 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner. It has a certain poetic quality in its telling of the strange tale of Miss Emily Grierson. The narrative unfolds in a way that's both mysterious and engaging, with language that draws you in.

One well - known everyman short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

Another one is 'The Griffin and the Minor Canon'. It has elements of the supernatural and tells an interesting tale about a griffin and a minor canon in a town.

The story of Medusa can be considered in a way. She was a Gorgon, a type of monster girl. Her story is well - known where she could turn people to stone with her gaze. Her tragic end when Perseus beheaded her is a famous part of Greek mythology.

One of the well - known parallel universe short stories is 'The Garden of Forking Paths' by Jorge Luis Borges. It presents a labyrinthine view of time and different possible paths, which can be interpreted as parallel universes. The story is very philosophical and challenges the reader's understanding of time, choice, and reality. It shows how different choices can lead to different, yet co - existing, realities.

One well - known Dark Romanticism short story is 'The Fall of the House of Usher' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's filled with a sense of doom and decay, and the characters are in a state of psychological distress. Another is 'Young Goodman Brown' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which delves into themes of sin and the loss of innocence.

Rather than dealing with books of erotic short stories, we could explore works of great literary value such as 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which offers deep insights into society, relationships and human nature.

The story of Paul Revere's ride is quite well - known. He rode through the night to warn of the approaching British troops, which was a significant moment in the American revolutionary war. It shows the importance of early warning and the role of ordinary people in the fight for independence.