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Short Story

The Builder

1953

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About this story

A suburban man feels compelled to build a boat in his backyard, though he cannot explain why. His growing devotion to the project strains his work and family life as those around him demand a practical purpose.

Chronology

Work history

  1. no later than July 23, 1952

    Composition: no later than July 23, 1952

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. July 23, 1952

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    July 23, 1952

  3. Dec 1953

    First published Dec 1953

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