Heydrick, Benjamin A. (Benjamin Alexander)
Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day
The Right Promethean Fire, by Martin -- Sketch of George Madden Martin -- The Land of Heart's Desire, by Kelly -- Sketch of Myra Kelly -- The Tenor, by Bunner -- Sketch of H. C. Bunner -- The Passing of Priscilla Winthrop, by White -- Sketch of William Allen White -- The Gift of the Magi, by Henry -- Sketch of O. Henry -- The Gold Brick, by Whitlock -- Sketch of Brand Whitlock -- His Mother's Son, by Ferber -- Sketch of Edna Ferber -- Bitter-Sweet, by Hurst -- Sketch of Fannie Hurst -- The Riverman, by White -- Sketch of Stewart E. White -- Flint and Fire; How "Flint and Fire" Started and Grew, by Canfield -- Sketch of Dorothy Canfield -- The Ordeal at Mt. Hope, by Dunbar -- Sketch of Paul Laurence Dunbar -- Israel Drake, by Mayo -- Sketch of Katherine Mayo -- The Struggles and Triumph of Isidro de los Maestros, by Hopper -- Sketch of James M. Hopper -- The Citizen, by Dwyer -- Sketch of James F. Dwyer.
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"Americans All" by Benjamin A. Heydrick is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The volume presents a tapestry of American life, showcasing various facets of the nation's diverse experiences and characters through the lens of different authors. This compilation aims to reflect the complexity of the American identity, rather than to present a singular narrative. The opening of the collection begins with a preface that discusses the elusive nature of the "Great American Novel" and posits that a more authentic representation of American life can be found in the short story format. The first tale, "The Right Promethean Fire" by George Madden Martin, introduces Emmy Lou, a young girl starting her first days in school. Through Emmy Lou's eyes, we witness her journey to catch up with her classmates while navigating the challenges of being an outsider in the educational system. The story captures the innocence and resilience of childhood, setting the tone for the diverse narratives that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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