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Title: Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Miss Grief, by Woolson -- Love in Old Cloathes, by Bunner -- Two Buckets in a Well, by Willis -- Friend Barton's Concern, by Foote -- An Inspired Lobbyist, by de Forest -- Lost in The Fog, by Brooks.
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Summary: "Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" by Constance Fenimore Woolson et al. is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume features diverse narratives from various American authors, including works like "Miss Grief" by Woolson. The stories explore themes of love, ambition, and human relationships, often set against the backdrop of societal norms and expectations. The opening of "Miss Grief" introduces us to a young, successful male writer who enjoys a comfortable and charmed life in Rome, filled with artistic pursuits and social engagements. However, his mundane existence is disrupted by the persistent visits of a mysterious woman named Miss Crief, who introduces an air of intrigue and melancholy. As she attempts to communicate her admiration for his work and to share her own literary creation, their interaction uncovers deeper themes of recognition, understanding, and the creative struggles facing those less fortunate. The encounter between the two characters raises questions about the value of art and the emotional weight carried by those who write. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
Author: Bunner, H. C. (Henry Cuyler), 1855-1896
Author: De Forest, John William, 1826-1906
Author: Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
EBook No.: 22401
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)
Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Miss Grief, by Woolson -- Love in Old Cloathes, by Bunner -- Two Buckets in a Well, by Willis -- Friend Barton's Concern, by Foote -- An Inspired Lobbyist, by de Forest -- Lost in The Fog, by Brooks.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" by Constance Fenimore Woolson et al. is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume features diverse narratives from various American authors, including works like "Miss Grief" by Woolson. The stories explore themes of love, ambition, and human relationships, often set against the backdrop of societal norms and expectations. The opening of "Miss Grief" introduces us to a young, successful male writer who enjoys a comfortable and charmed life in Rome, filled with artistic pursuits and social engagements. However, his mundane existence is disrupted by the persistent visits of a mysterious woman named Miss Crief, who introduces an air of intrigue and melancholy. As she attempts to communicate her admiration for his work and to share her own literary creation, their interaction uncovers deeper themes of recognition, understanding, and the creative struggles facing those less fortunate. The encounter between the two characters raises questions about the value of art and the emotional weight carried by those who write. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
Author: Bunner, H. C. (Henry Cuyler), 1855-1896
Author: De Forest, John William, 1826-1906
Author: Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
EBook No.: 22401
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Short stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.