| Author |
Trumbull, Annie Eliot, 1857-1949 |
| Author |
Hibbard, George A. (George Abiah), 1858-1928 |
| Author |
Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954 |
| Author |
Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 |
| Author |
Wood, John Seymour, 1853-1934 |
| Illustrator |
Day, Francis, 1863-1942 |
| Illustrator |
Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944 |
| LoC No. |
04018269
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| Title |
Stories of New York
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| Original Publication |
New York: C. Scribner's sons, 1894.
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| Series Title |
Stories from Scribner
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by C. D. Gibson, F. Day, G. A. Hibbard (author of one of the stories), and likely other artists.
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| Contents |
From four to six: a comedietta, by Annie Eliot -- The commonest possible story, by Bliss Perry -- The end of the beginning, by George A. Hibbard -- A Puritan ingénue, by John S. Wood -- Mrs. Manstey's view, by Edith Wharton.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Stories of New York" by Trumbull, Hibbard, Perry, Wharton, and Wood is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The anthology captures the essence of life in New York City, reflecting its diverse characters and experiences through various narratives. Each story provides a glimpse into the complexities of urban life, often exploring relationships, societal norms, and personal aspirations against the backdrop of this vibrant metropolis. The opening of "Stories of New York" introduces several characters and their intertwining lives, exemplified in the comedietta "From Four to Six" by Annie Eliot, where we meet Esther Van Dyke and Harold Whitney. The scene is set in Esther's drawing-room, as she prepares for an afternoon tea while reflecting on her past love with Harold, who just returned from a lengthy trip. As they engage in witty banter and navigate the awkwardness of their reunion, the reader senses the tension of unresolved feelings and the societal expectations that shape their interactions. The beginning of this anthology promises a rich exploration of human emotion and the intricate dynamics of life in the bustling heart of New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74866 |
| Release Date |
Dec 10, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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