28 pages • 56-minute read
A Small Good Thing
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1983
A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Further Reading & Resources
Further Reading: Beyond Literature
Buzbee, Lewis and Mona Simpson. “Raymond Carver, The Art of Fiction No. 76.” Paris Review, Issue 88, Summer 1983.
Cannon, Lou. “Ronald Reagan All-American Individualist.” The Washington Post, 22 April 1991.
King, Stephen. “Raymond Carver’s Life and Stories.” The New York Times, 19 November 2009.
Palmer, Brian. “When Did the Word Negro Become Taboo?” Slate, 11 January 2010.
Unlock all 28 pages of this Study Guide
Get in-depth, chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis from our literary experts.
- Grasp challenging concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations
- Revisit key plot points and ideas without rereading the book
- Share impressive insights in classes and book clubs