| Author |
Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
| Title |
Maid Marian, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Maid Marian -- Little Missy -- The sea fortunes of Dicky Carew -- The Kourásoffs -- A Virginia colonel -- The Valbella Brothers -- Theodora -- Tubal the fiddler -- Priscilla -- Kaintuck.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Carlos Colón, the Library of Congress, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Maid Marian and Other Stories" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on various characters and their adventures, with the titular character, Maid Marian, being a central figure whose charm and grace captivate those around her. This work presents a blend of romanticism and humor, illustrating the social dynamics of the time and the interplay between nobility and commoners. The opening of the first story introduces a character named Macfarren, a New York lawyer, who becomes enchanted by a portrait of Lady Marian, which he has displayed in his modest hotel room. The portrait seems to bring her to life, leading to a fantastical encounter where Lady Marian appears before him, seemingly unaware of her transition from a painted figure to a living person. The ensuing dialogue between Macfarren and Marian reveals both her enchanting nature and his humorous attempts to navigate the unexpected situation. This charming start sets the tone for the whimsical and romantic stories to follow, inviting readers into a world of imagination and social commentary. (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 |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Manners and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61194 |
| Release Date |
Jan 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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