10 Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonAnneCastle NowhereEast AngelsFor the MajorHorace ChaseJupiter LightsMentone Cairo and CorfuRodman the KeeperSolomonThe Front Yard and the other Italian stories

10 Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonAnneCastle NowhereEast AngelsFor the MajorHorace ChaseJupiter LightsMentone Cairo and CorfuRodman the KeeperSolomonThe Front Yard and the other Italian stories

Anne, standing straight again, surveyed the garland in silence. Then she changed its position once or twice, studying the effect. Her figure, poised on the round of the ladder, high in the air, was, although unsupported, firm. With her arms raised above her head in a position which few women could have endured for more than a moment, she appeared as unconcerned, and strong, and sure of her footing, as though she had been standing on the floor. There was vigor about her and elasticity, comb...

Classic love stories… with a twist.A collection of classic love stories featuring "the one that got away:" light-hearted, with undertones of tragedy and a lingering comic finish.The flight includes:Aunt Philippa and the Men, by L.M. MontgomeryThe Kiss, by Kate ChopinThe Victory, by Rabindranath TagoreThe Mystery of Wilhelm Rütter, by Helen Hunt JacksonA Florentine Experiment, by Constance Fenimore Woolson

To celebrate her forthcoming biography of Constance Fenimore Woolson, Anne Boyd Rioux has selected the best of this classic writer's stories.Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840–1894) was one of the few nineteenth-century women writers considered the equal of her male peers. Harper & Brothers was so enamored of her work that the firm agreed to publish whatever she could write. In this gathering, Rioux has chosen fiction over the course of Woolson's life, including "In ...

Aunt Faith sat alone on the piazza, and sad thoughts crowded into her heart. It was her birthday,—the first day of June,—and she could look back over more than half a century, with that mournful retrospect which birthdays are apt to bring. Aunt Faith had seen trouble, and had met affliction face to face. When she was still a bride, her husband died suddenly and left her lonely forever; then, one by one, her brothers and sisters had been taken, and she was made sole guardian of their orphan...

"Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)" is a collection of short stories edited by H. C. Bunner. This anthology features works by various American writers, showcasing a diverse range of styles, themes, and voices from the late 19th century.While the specific stories included in this volume may vary depending on the edition, anthologies like this typically offer readers a glimpse into the literary landscape of the time, featuring both well-known and lesser-known authors. These collections ...

The novel begins with Horace Chase as a young boy growing up in a modest household in America. Despite his humble origins, Chase possesses a strong determination and ambition to succeed. Through hard work, intelligence, and a bit of luck, he manages to secure a job and gradually climbs the social ladder. His rise in the business world is marked by shrewd decisions and strategic alliances, eventually leading to his accumulation of wealth and influence.As Horace Chase becomes increasingly su...

"Castle Nowhere" is a novel that reflects the style and themes of the time in which it was written. It is set in the post-Civil War era and explores the lives and experiences of the characters in a changing America. The story follows the life of Isabel Rivers, a young woman who moves from the city to a remote area in the Great Lakes region to marry a lighthouse keeper. The novel delves into the challenges and isolation faced by the characters in this desolate setting.The book touches on th...

Constance Fenimore Woolson's novel, set against the backdrop of Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu, intricately weaves the lives of its characters with the rich cultural tapestries of these locations. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, as the protagonist navigates the complexities of her relationships amidst the vibrant landscapes. Woolson's vivid descriptions transport readers to sun-drenched shores and bustling markets, creating an immersive experience that ...

The Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Anne2 - East Angels3 - Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu4 - Rodman the Keeper5 - Jupiter Lights6 - The Front Yard7 - For the Major8 - Solomon9 - Horace Chase10 - Dorothy and other Italian Stories11 - The Ancient City12 - Two Women, 1862; a Poem13 - Castle Nowhere...

The way to Egypt is long and vexatious"—so Homer sings; and so also have sung other persons more modern. A chopping sea prevails off Crete, and whether one leaves Europe at Naples, Brindisi, or Athens, one's steamer soon reaches that beautiful island, and consumes in passing it an amount of time which is an ever-fresh surprise. Crete, with its long coast-line and soaring mountain-tops, appears to fill all that part of the sea. However, as the island is the half-way point between Europe and...