Different Girls by William Dean Howells et al.

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Editor Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Contributor Alexander, E. A.
Contributor Bacon, Mary Applewhite, 1863-
Contributor Brown, Alice, 1857-1948
Contributor De Camp, Charles B.
Contributor Hallowell, Eleanor A.
Contributor Jordan, Elizabeth Garver, 1867-1947
Contributor Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947
Contributor Mears, Mary M. (Mary Martha), 1876-1943
Contributor Ralph, Julian, 1853-1903
Contributor Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934
Editor Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919
LoC No. 06028758
Title Different Girls
Contents The Little Joys of Margaret, by Richard le Gallienne -- Kittie's Sister Josephine, by Elizabeth Jordan -- The Wizard's Touch, by Alice Brown -- The Bitter Cup, by Charles B. De Camp -- His Sister, by Mary Applewhite Bacon -- The Perfect Year, by Eleanor A. Hallowell -- Editha, by William Dean Howells -- The Stout Miss Hopkins's Bicycle, by Octave Thanet -- The Marrying of Esther, by Mary M. Mears -- Cordelia's Night of Romance, by Julian Ralph -- The Prize-Fund Beneficiary, by E. A. Alexander.
Credits E-text prepared by David Garcia, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "Different Girls" by William Dean Howells et al. is a collection of short stories, written in the late 19th century. The anthology presents a variety of narratives centered around the theme of female identity and experiences in American society, with each story exploring the lives of different young women navigating their roles in love, family, and social expectations. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Margaret, a dedicated daughter who remains at home to care for her invalid mother while her sisters marry and start families of their own. We see Margaret’s internal conflict as she grapples with her own lost opportunities for love and happiness, leading to a bittersweet acceptance of her life choices. The narrative emphasizes the complex emotions of sacrifice and duty, illustrating Margaret’s poignant realization of her unique bond with her mother and the depth of their relationship. This segment skillfully sets the tone for the stories to follow, showcasing the inherent struggles and resilience of women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject Girls -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14744
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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