Tiverton Tales by Alice Brown
"Tiverton Tales" by Alice Brown is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories explore the everyday lives and experiences of the residents of Tiverton, a fictional New England town, encompassing themes of domesticity, community, and the nuances of rural life. Through a tapestry of interwoven narratives, Brown presents memorable characters, such as the determined housewife Della and the unconventional Amelia, illuminating the joys and struggles inherent
in their daily existences. The opening of "Tiverton Tales" sets a vivid scene in Tiverton, detailing its dooryards where the domestic activities unfold and the mundane joys of family life are celebrated. It captures the essence of rural living, depicted through various characters engaged in activities like butter-making and yard cleaning, while also reflecting on the character Della Smith, whose desire for joy and play shines through despite the challenges of her mundane life. As the narrative progresses, it explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations, hinting at deeper stories of love, ambition, and heartache that resonate within the framework of the community. The blend of humor, sorrow, and humanity in these tales invites readers to reflect on the richness of simple lives intertwined in a small town. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Read or download for free
| How to read | Url | Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read now! | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.html.images | 469 kB | |||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.epub3.images | 247 kB | |||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.epub.images | 253 kB | |||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.kf8.images | 416 kB | |||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.kindle.images | 404 kB | |||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9370.txt.utf-8 | 449 kB | |||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/9370/pg9370-h.zip | 244 kB | |||
| There may be more files related to this item. | |||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Brown, Alice, 1857-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tiverton Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Dooryards -- A March wind -- The mortuary chest -- Horn-o'-the-moon -- A stolen festival -- A last assembling -- The way of peace -- The experience of Hannah Prime -- Honey and myrrh -- A second marriage -- The Flat-Iron Lot -- The end of all living. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andrew Templeton, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9370 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
