Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 by Henry James et al.
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"Stories by American Authors, Volume 5" by Henry James et al. is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases a diverse array of narratives from various American writers, reflecting the themes and styles prevalent during this transformative period in American literature. The opening story, "A Light Man," introduces readers to Maximus Austin, a somewhat disillusioned character navigating his life’s direction amid the challenges of
ambition and pleasure in a rapidly changing society. At the start of "A Light Man," we meet Maximus Austin, who reflects on his life choices and existential ennui after returning to America from Europe. Conflicted and at odds with his own perceived potential, Max's journey begins as he receives an invitation from Theodore Lisle, his friend, to stay with an elderly man named Frederick Sloane. Sloane, a wealthy but eccentric figure, seeks companionship as he works on his memoirs. The narrative unfolds through Max's observations of Theodore's dedication to Sloane and the contrasting personalities, revealing themes of ambition, friendship, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of social expectations. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of relationships, moral dilemmas, and personal introspection in this intriguing tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Contributor | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Arnold, George, 1834-1865 |
| Contributor | Benjamin, Park, 1849-1922 |
| Contributor | Millet, Francis Davis, 1846-1912 |
| Contributor | Mitchell, Edward Page, 1852-1927 |
| Title | Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 |
| Contents |
A Light Man, By James Yatil, By Millet The End Of New York, By Benjamin Why Thomas Was Discharged, By Arnold The Tachypomp, By Mitchell. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.7 (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. | 11437 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11437-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 579 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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