The Beauty of Ordinary Stuff in Frederick Barthelme's Short Stories

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Focusing on minimalist literature, the paper examines how Frederick Barthelme incorporates everyday elements such as brands, surfaces, and mundane settings like malls and parking lots in his short stories. It highlights the beauty found in ordinary life and analyzes Barthelme's unique writing style that elevates these common experiences, showcasing their significance within the broader context of American short fiction.