| Author |
Baden, Frances Henshaw, 1835-1911 |
| Title |
Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Edna's Sacrifice -- Who Was the Thief? -- The Ghost -- The Two Brothers -- What He Left.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Edna's Sacrifice and Other Stories" by Frances Henshaw Baden is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships, often exploring the struggles of women in society during that era. Through various characters and narratives, the author reflects on the emotional and social challenges faced by her protagonists. The title story, "Edna's Sacrifice," recounts the poignant tale of Aunt Edna, who shares her past with her nieces as they seek entertainment on a dreary, rainy night. Her narrative reveals her deep love for a doctor, the complexities of her relationship with a dear friend named Lilly, and the sacrifices she had to make for happiness. Subsequent stories in the collection, like "The Ghost" and "Who Was the Thief?", explore different facets of love, trust, and personal dilemmas. Through relatable characters and heartfelt situations, Baden captures the essence of human emotion, making readers reflect on their own lives and the choices they make. Each story emphasizes the societal constraints faced by women and their enduring strength in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15486 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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