Stories from the Chap-Book by Katharine Lee Bates et al.

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Contributor Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929
Contributor Boyce, Neith, 1872-1951
Contributor Channing, Grace Ellery, 1862-1937
Contributor Cummings, Edward, 1861-1926
Contributor Holloway, William, Jr.
Contributor Lefevre, Edwin, 1871-1943
Contributor Leland, Anthony
Contributor Pool, Maria Louise, 1841-1898
Contributor Ross, Clinton, 1861-1920
Contributor Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934
Contributor Williams, Anna Vernon Dorsey
Title Stories from the Chap-Book
Being a Miscellany of Curious and Interesting Tales, Histories, &c; Newly Composed by Many Celebrated Writers and Very Delightful to Read.
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Whither thou goest / K. Bates -- An impassable gulf / K. Bates -- In a garden / N. Boyce -- Oreste's patron / G.E. Channing -- The appeal to Anne / E. Cummings -- The dead oak / A.V. Dorsey -- The making of Monsieur Lescarbot's ballad / W. Holloway -- On the brink / E. Lefevre -- A woman's life / A. Leland -- "When the King comes in" / A. Leland -- Mandany's fool / M.L. Pool -- The way to Constantinople / C. Ross -- The old partisan / Octave Thanet.
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Summary "Stories from the Chap-Book" by Katharine Lee Bates et al. is a collection of curious and interesting tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features stories from various esteemed authors, each woven with a distinct narrative style, offering readers a glance into the different facets of life, society, and human emotions. The topics vary widely, suggesting a rich tapestry of themes that challenge, amuse, and engage the audience. The opening of the collection begins with "Whither Thou Goest" by Katharine Bates, which paints a poignant picture of an elderly couple grappling with the loss of their two daughters. Set against a serene night, Hiram Quinsby yearns for his departed children, experiencing their presence in the whispers of the wind and rustles of leaves. This deeply emotional encounter is contrasted by Mira Quinsby, who seeks to ground her husband to reality and navigate their grief. Bates's narrative evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and yearning, setting the tone for the reflective and evocative nature of stories to 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, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 53991
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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