| Author |
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 |
| Title |
Cinderella, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Cinderella -- Miss Delamar's understudy -- The editor's story -- An assisted emigrant -- The reporter who made himself king.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Cinderella and Other Stories" by Richard Harding Davis is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various human experiences and social dynamics through colorful characters and imaginative narratives. The collection begins with a modern twist on the classic tale of Cinderella, showcasing the lives of hotel employees as they prepare for their annual ball, introducing a mix of humor, romance, and social commentary. The opening of the book presents a lively scene at the Hotel Salisbury, where the staff, comprised of various characters such as Miss Celestine Terrell and her husband Grahame West, are excitedly preparing for a grand annual ball. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the blending of social classes as the hotel workers interact with their esteemed guests, ultimately highlighting themes of aspiration and the desire for recognition. The story sets the stage for the intertwining lives of those who may appear ordinary yet possess extraordinary talents, akin to the classic Cinderella tale, and offers insight into the complexities of both class and personal ambition in a vibrant social setting. (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 -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16310 |
| Release Date |
Jul 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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