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A Small, Good Thing | Criticism

• Bryan Aubrey

  Aubrey holds a Ph.D. in English and has published many articles on twentieth century literature. In this essay, Aubrey compares "A Small, Good Thing" to Carver's "The Bath," an earlier version of the story.

• Arthur M. Saltzman

  In the following essay excerpt, Saltzman explores the "reformulation" and evolution of Carver's earlier story, "The Bath," as "A Small, Good Thing" in the Cathedral collection.

• Mark A.R. Facknitz

  In the following essay, Facknitz explores the unexpected and redemptive understanding that comes upon the protagonists of Carver's "A Small, Good Thing," "The Calm," and "Cathedral."

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1. A Small, Good Thing: Introduction
2. A Small, Good Thing: Summary
3. A Small, Good Thing: Raymond Carver Biography
4. A Small, Good Thing: Characters
5. A Small, Good Thing: Themes
6. A Small, Good Thing: Style
7. A Small, Good Thing: Historical Context
8. A Small, Good Thing: Critical Overview
9. A Small, Good Thing: Criticism
   1. Bryan Aubrey
   2. Arthur M. Saltzman
   3. Mark A.R. Facknitz
10. A Small, Good Thing: Compare and Contrast
11. A Small, Good Thing: Topics for Further Study
12. A Small, Good Thing: What Do I Read Next?
13. A Small, Good Thing: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. Copyright

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