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Title: Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The book of memory -- The brilliant and the common-place -- Jenny Lawson -- Shadows -- The thankless office -- Going to the springs -- The wife -- Not great but happy -- The married sisters -- Good-hearted people -- Slow and sure -- The school girl -- Unredeemed pledges -- Don't mention it -- The heiress.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales and reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human relationships and emotions, emphasizing the moral lessons that arise from the experiences of its characters. The stories aim to foster empathy and deeper understanding among readers, making it a poignant exploration of life's trials and tribulations. The opening of the book introduces the concept of memory as a critical component of our identities. An old man advises a young friend, Edwin Florence, about the importance of preserving a clear conscience, suggesting that every action leaves an indelible mark on our memory—a "book of record." This exchange sets the stage for Edwin's encounters with love, regret, and personal transformation, detailing his relationship with a young woman, Edith, and the painful choices that lead to her emotional decline. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and the burden of memory, compelling readers to reflect on their own 'heart-histories.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885
EBook No.: 4595
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The book of memory -- The brilliant and the common-place -- Jenny Lawson -- Shadows -- The thankless office -- Going to the springs -- The wife -- Not great but happy -- The married sisters -- Good-hearted people -- Slow and sure -- The school girl -- Unredeemed pledges -- Don't mention it -- The heiress.
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Heart-Histories and Life-Pictures" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral tales and reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human relationships and emotions, emphasizing the moral lessons that arise from the experiences of its characters. The stories aim to foster empathy and deeper understanding among readers, making it a poignant exploration of life's trials and tribulations. The opening of the book introduces the concept of memory as a critical component of our identities. An old man advises a young friend, Edwin Florence, about the importance of preserving a clear conscience, suggesting that every action leaves an indelible mark on our memory—a "book of record." This exchange sets the stage for Edwin's encounters with love, regret, and personal transformation, detailing his relationship with a young woman, Edith, and the painful choices that lead to her emotional decline. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and the burden of memory, compelling readers to reflect on their own 'heart-histories.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885
EBook No.: 4595
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.