The Comedian (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: John L’Heureux
- First Published: 1984
- Type of Plot: Magical Realism
- Time of Work: The 1980's
- Setting: San Francisco
- Principal Characters: Corinne, Russ
- Genres: Short fiction, Magical Realism
- Subjects: North America or North Americans, United States or Americans, Self, California, West, U.S., Emotions, Pregnancy, Singing or singers, Abortion, Career women, Comedians, Hearing, Vision
- Locales: San Francisco, CA
The Story
Corinne and her husband Russ are surprised that she has become pregnant and are a bit nonplussed by her condition. At thirty-eight years of age, Corinne thinks she is a little old to be having her first child; the timing is especially awkward because her career as a stand-up comedian seems to be about to take off. Her gynecologist agrees with her and suggests that she consider having an abortion. Over the next few months, this question dominates Corinne's life.
Before long, however, the baby enters Corinne's internal conversation: The baby, she thinks, has...
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