After a shadow, and other stories by T. S. Arthur
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"After a Shadow, and Other Stories" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various human experiences and moral dilemmas, illustrating themes of aspiration, temptation, and the pursuit of happiness. The stories often depict characters struggling with personal flaws or societal pressures, inviting readers to reflect on the consequences of their choices. The opening of "After a Shadow" introduces us to
the Mayflower family, focusing on Mr. Mayflower's philosophical reflections inspired by a moment with his young son, Arty, who is chasing his own shadow. This incident prompts Mr. Mayflower to ponder the nature of life, ambition, and the tendency to pursue ephemeral dreams at the cost of present joys. Although he initially dismisses the child's innocent misunderstanding, he soon recognizes parallels between Arty's pursuit of shadows and his own ambitions, leading to a deeper contemplation of what truly constitutes fulfillment and happiness. This opening sets a thoughtful tone for the collection, establishing themes that will resonate throughout the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | After a shadow, and other stories |
| Contents | After a shadow -- In the way of temptation -- Andy Lovell -- A mystery explained -- What can I do? -- On guard -- A visit with the doctor -- Hadn't time for trouble -- A good name -- Little Lizzie -- Alice and the pigeon -- Dressed for a party -- Coffee vs. brandy -- Amy's question -- An angel in disguise -- Which was most the lady? -- Other people's eyes. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4591 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04591-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 665 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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