Violets and Other Tales by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson

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Author Dunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, 1875-1935
Title Violets and Other Tales
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Violets and Other Tales" by Alice Ruth Moore Dunbar-Nelson is a collection of short stories and sketches written in the late 19th century. This compilation features a variety of narratives and poetic pieces that explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience, reflecting the complexities of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. At the start of the collection, the author’s introductory reflections set the stage for the pieces to come, expressing a mix of humility and hope regarding her maiden literary endeavor. The opening tale, titled "Violets," begins on an Easter evening, where a letter reveals the deep sentiments of love linked with flowers, especially violets, serving as symbols of affection and longing. The narrative contrasts joyful memories with the sorrow of loss, as it hints at a tragic ending, leaving readers to ponder the fleeting nature of love and the enduring memories it creates. The collection further weaves through various emotional landscapes, inviting readers into the beauty and heartache of Dunbar-Nelson's world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Poetry
Subject Fiction
Subject Essays
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 18713
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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