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'THE SWIMMER': A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE.

Authors :
Bell, Loren C.
Source :
Studies in Short Fiction. Fall87, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p433. 4p.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Analyzes the short story 'The Swimmer,' written by John Cheever. Comparison of the story to William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'; Insinuation of the quality of dreams throughout the main character's journey; Main character's sense of separation and detachment; Meaning of the dream at the end of the story.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DREAMS in literature

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00393789
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Studies in Short Fiction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7149705