The Metaphor
| "The Metaphor" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Budge Wilson | |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Chatelaine (1st release), Inside Stories II, The Leaving, Close Ups: Best Stories for Teens, Fractures: Family Stories |
| Media type | Magazine (1st release) |
"The Metaphor" is a short story by Budge Wilson. It was originally published in the October 1983 issue of Chatelaine magazine.
The story has appeared in numerous collection books. First, it appeared in the 1987 collection Inside Stories II. Next, it appeared in Wilson's own 1990 collection, The Leaving (also known by the name The Leaving and Other Stories for some reprints). It was also included in the 2000 collection Close Ups: Best Stories for Teens. Lastly, it was featured in another one of Wilson's collections, her 2002 book Fractures: Family Stories.