Crowded Out! and Other Sketches by S. Frances Harrison

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Author Harrison, S. Frances (Susie Frances), 1859-1935
Title Crowded Out! and Other Sketches
Contents The story of Monsieur, Madame, and the pea-green parrot -- The Bishop Of Saskabasquia -- "As it was in the beginning" -- A Christmas sketch -- The idyl of the island -- The story of Delle Josephine Boulanger -- The story of Etienne Chezy D'Alencourt -- "Descendez a l'ombre, ma jolie blonde" -- The prisoner Dubois -- How the Mr. Foxleys came, stayed, and never went away -- The gilded hammock.
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Summary "Crowded Out! and Other Sketches" by S. Frances Harrison is a collection of sketches likely written during the late 19th century. The work seeks to capture various aspects and phases of colonial life, particularly from a Canadian perspective, blending both truth and imagination to explore unique individual characteristics in society. The opening of this collection sets the tone with a poignant and introspective piece about an unnamed protagonist who finds himself in a state of desperation and ambition while living in London. He reflects on his artistic aspirations, grappling with the reality of being an unknown toiling within the boundaries of a vast city that seems indifferent to his existence. As he seeks recognition for his creations, including an opera dear to him, he is haunted by memories of a love, Hortense, who remains a distant dream. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the protagonist’s feelings of loneliness, longing, and passion for both his art and the city itself, establishing a foundation for the sketches that follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, Canadian
Category Text
EBook-No. 8652
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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