Clay (short story) in a time of religious and political turmoil in Ireland. At the time that "Clay" was written there was a divide among the Irish between those of the Catholic faith and those of the Protestant faith. Clay (short story) "Clay" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection "Dubliners." It is important to note that due to this short story being left intentionally vague by its author, there can be numerous interpretations on what occurs in the story and the analysis of it. Maria, an elderly woman with a job in a rescue mission for wayward
Horse's Neck (short story collection) and prose," uncovering "family, friends, ambition, addiction, infidelity, obsession, and life on the road." A theme provided by references to horses appeared to be "part obsession and part allegory." She especially pointed out "Champagne on the Terraces" as "a haunting insight into alcoholism and family life." Along with the preface written by Townshend, the book contains the following stories: Horse's Neck (short story collection) Horse's Neck is a collection of short stories written by Pete Townshend between 1979 and 1984. It was first published in 1985 by Faber and Faber. Although the stories might be considered semi-autobiographical, Townshend wrote in