The Little Room, and Other Stories by Madeline Yale Wynne

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Author Wynne, Madeline Yale, 1847-1918
LoC No. 12040131
Title The Little Room, and Other Stories
Note Illustrated by the author.
Contents The little room -- The sequel to The little room -- My ghost of a chance -- In Granada -- The voice -- The scarf.
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Summary "The Little Room and Other Stories" by Madeline Yale Wynne is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Little Room," delves into themes of memory, imagination, and the intersection of reality and fantasy, centering on Margaret Grant, who recounts a peculiar childhood memory regarding a mysterious little room that she believes existed in her family home. As her narrative unfolds, it reveals deep emotional ties to her mother, who struggled with this memory, suggesting that the experiences they shared may harbor hidden truths. The opening of "The Little Room" introduces Margaret and her husband, Roger, as they journey to visit her aunts who raised her mother. Margaret reminisces about her mother's vivid descriptions of a charming little room from her childhood, which was later discovered to have never existed, leaving a question mark over her mother's memories. This tale unfolds with Margaret's mix of nostalgia and apprehension, revealing the emotional weight the memory carries for her, exacerbated by her husband's skepticism. As Margaret grapples with her memories, the narrative shifts into a blend of family dynamics, the essence of childhood imagination, and the haunting fear of losing cherished recollections, setting a compelling tone for the work. (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
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EBook-No. 58855
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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