Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 by Various
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"Stories by American Authors, Volume 3" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a range of tales that explore various themes and insights into American life, capturing the complexities of human experiences and relationships through the eyes of diverse characters. Each story delves into unique narratives, likely showcasing a mix of humor, drama, and moral reflections that were prevalent in the writings
of that era. The opening of the volume presents the story "The Spider's Eye" by Lucretia P. Hale, which immerses readers in a theatrical setting where the protagonist contemplates the acoustics of a theater. As the protagonist reflects on sound and the nature of perception, a unique plot unfolds as they become privy to the inner thoughts of various audience members, particularly the five Misses Seymour. The narrative unfolds revealing their complexities, desires, and disappointments amidst a backdrop of societal expectations, love, and ambition. This initial glimpse into the story teases a rich exploration of emotional depth, human connection, and the nuances of character interactions, setting the stage for the reader's engagement with the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 |
| Contents |
The spider's eye, by Lucretia P. Hale A story of the Latin Quarter, by Frances Hodgson Burnett Two purse-companions, by George Parsons Lathrop Poor ogla-moga, by David D. Lloyd A memorable murder, by Celia Thaxter Venetian glass, by Brander Matthews. |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31095 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31095-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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