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Various |
| Title |
Stories by American Authors, Volume 6
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
the Village Convict, By C.H. White. the Denver Express, By A.A. Hayes. the Misfortunes of Bro' Thomas Wheatley, By Lina Redwood Fairfax. the Heartbreak Cameo, By L.W. Champney. Miss Eunice's Glove, By Albert Webster. Brother Sebastian's Friendship, By Harold Frederic
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| Credits |
Produced by Stan Goodman, Amy Petri and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Stories by American Authors, Volume 6" is a collection of short stories compiled by various authors, likely written in the late 19th century. The stories cover diverse themes and experiences, offering a snapshot of the social fabric of America during that period while showcasing the unique narratives and writing styles of the featured authors. The collection highlights different facets of American life and interactions, with characters facing moral dilemmas, personal struggles, and social challenges. The opening portion of the book features the story "The Village Convict" by C.H. White. It begins with a conversation among villagers discussing the return of Ephraim Morse, a formerly incarcerated man. The townsfolk express their apprehensions and judgments regarding Eph, who has just completed his sentence. Despite their fear and skepticism, hints reveal that Eph is determined to reintegrate into society, struggling with the stigma of his past. The narrative explores themes of redemption, societal perception, and the complexity of human character as Eph interacts with his former community, revealing their mixed feelings towards him. The introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of human relationships and societal attitudes in the stories to follow. (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 |
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11452 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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