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A short story criticism is presented for the story "The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner" by Alan Sillitoe. Topics discussed include the ending of the story, the main character Smith's authorship of a book as part of the story, and the running of a long-distance race by Smith. The place of the story in 20th century British literature is also mentioned.

The article presents a critique of the 1936 short story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," by the American author Ernest Hemingway, focusing on the phallic references within the story. Topics addressed include the wordplay seen in the text between the terms pen, pencil, and penis; the character Harry's views on authorship and personal relationships, and additional intertextual references of sexual innuendo seen in Hemingway's 1932 book "Death in the Afternoon."

The article discusses the poem "Éclaircie" by the French poet and novelist Victor Hugo, with particular focus given to the use of double chiasmus, marine-related imagery, and the themes of interconnectedness and literary craftsmanship. Imagery related to labor and human endeavor is also commented on.