Stories by American Authors, Volume 7 by Various

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Author Various
Title Stories by American Authors, Volume 7
Note Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The bishop's vagabond, by Octave Thanet
Lost, by Edward Bellamy
Kirby's coals of fire, by Louise Stockton
Passages from the journal of a social wreck, by Margaret Floyd
Stella Grayland, by James T. McKay
The image of San Donato, by Virginia W. Johnson.
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Summary "Stories by American Authors, Volume 7" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents a variety of narratives by different authors, exploring a range of themes from humor and tragedy to social commentary and personal introspection. Among the featured stories is "The Bishop's Vagabond" by Octave Thanet, which mixes elements of travel, eccentric characters, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "The Bishop's Vagabond" introduces the central figure, a kind-hearted bishop, who is revered in the community of Aiken yet grapples with the challenges of engaging with lower-class individuals, including a beggar named Demming. As the Bishop walks through the crowded streets, he encounters Demming, who creates an absurd situation when he lies about the death of his wife to elicit sympathy and money. This initial encounter leads to a comical and poignant chain of events that reveal the complexities of human nature and social class interactions. A subplot develops around the Bishop's daughter, Louise, and her evolving views on love and respect, particularly in her relationship with Martin Talboys, a gentleman who admires her from a distance. Overall, the opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of character and morality against a richly painted Southern backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, American
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EBook-No. 31134
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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