40 pages 1 hour read

Ethan Canin

The Palace Thief

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1994

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Essay Topics

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To what extent do the stories show that character is fate? 

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What significance do women or their absence have in the stories? 

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Discuss the dynamics of collaboration and rivalry in the stories. How do they compare in their attitude on this topic?