Southern Lights and Shadows by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden
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"Southern Lights and Shadows" by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden is a collection of stories and essays edited in the early 20th century that explores various aspects of Southern life, particularly in the wake of the Civil War. This work showcases a shift in Southern literature towards realism, capturing the intricacies and subtleties of everyday life in the region, emphasizing the poetry found in the commonplace experiences of its people,
from mountaineers to freedmen. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction by Howells, who articulates the remarkable literary evolution in the South after the Civil War, emphasizing realism over romantic notions of the past. Following this, the first story, "The Capture of Andy Proudfoot," introduces Kerry, a man who has ventured into the mountains with the intention of capturing an outlaw. In a twist of circumstances, he encounters Andy Proudfoot, whose gentleness and strength challenge Kerry's initial mission. The story unfolds against a backdrop of isolation and unexpected camaraderie, illuminating themes of identity and moral conflict as Kerry finds himself torn between duty and compassion while caring for Andy's wounded hand, thus setting the stage for deeper explorations of character and human connection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919 |
| Title | Southern Lights and Shadows |
| Contents | The capture of Andy Proudfoot / G. M. Cooke -- The level of fortune / A. M. Roach -- Pap Overholt / A. MacGowan -- In the piny woods / Mrs. B. F. Mayhew -- My fifth in Mammy / W. L. Sheppard -- An incident / S. B. Elliott -- A snipe hunt / M. E. M. Davis -- The courtship of Colonel Bill / J. J. Eakins -- The balance of power / M. Thompson. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, American -- Southern States |
| Subject | American fiction -- Southern States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9509 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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