Stories from the Chap-Book by Katharine Lee Bates et al.
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"Stories from the Chap-Book" by Katharine Lee Bates et al. is a collection of curious and interesting tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features stories from various esteemed authors, each woven with a distinct narrative style, offering readers a glance into the different facets of life, society, and human emotions. The topics vary widely, suggesting a rich tapestry of themes that challenge, amuse, and engage the audience. The opening
of the collection begins with "Whither Thou Goest" by Katharine Bates, which paints a poignant picture of an elderly couple grappling with the loss of their two daughters. Set against a serene night, Hiram Quinsby yearns for his departed children, experiencing their presence in the whispers of the wind and rustles of leaves. This deeply emotional encounter is contrasted by Mira Quinsby, who seeks to ground her husband to reality and navigate their grief. Bates's narrative evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and yearning, setting the tone for the reflective and evocative nature of stories to follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Contributor | Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Boyce, Neith, 1872-1951 |
| Contributor | Channing, Grace Ellery, 1862-1937 |
| Contributor | Cummings, Edward, 1861-1926 |
| Contributor | Holloway, William, Jr. |
| Contributor | Lefevre, Edwin, 1871-1943 |
| Contributor | Leland, Anthony |
| Contributor | Pool, Maria Louise, 1841-1898 |
| Contributor | Ross, Clinton, 1861-1920 |
| Contributor | Thanet, Octave, 1850-1934 |
| Contributor | Williams, Anna Vernon Dorsey |
| Title |
Stories from the Chap-Book Being a Miscellany of Curious and Interesting Tales, Histories, &c; Newly Composed by Many Celebrated Writers and Very Delightful to Read. |
| Contents | Whither thou goest / K. Bates -- An impassable gulf / K. Bates -- In a garden / N. Boyce -- Oreste's patron / G.E. Channing -- The appeal to Anne / E. Cummings -- The dead oak / A.V. Dorsey -- The making of Monsieur Lescarbot's ballad / W. Holloway -- On the brink / E. Lefevre -- A woman's life / A. Leland -- "When the King comes in" / A. Leland -- Mandany's fool / M.L. Pool -- The way to Constantinople / C. Ross -- The old partisan / Octave Thanet. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53991 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53991-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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