A charming novel that unfolds in the backdrop of majestic mountains. Murfree has adored the nature and presented the life of mountain people very beautifully. It is outstanding for its brilliant imagery which transports the reader to the stunning mountains. Pure magic!

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors.This edition is dedicated to Mary Noailles Murfree, an American fiction writer of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature, although a number of characters in her work reinforce negative stereotypes about ...

In "The Christmas Miracle," Mary Noailles Murfree weaves a rich tapestry of Southern Appalachian life, intricately exploring themes of faith, redemption, and the fragility of human relationships. Blending lyrical prose with vivid descriptions, Murfree captures the essence of the Christmas season in a remote mountain community, portraying how the spirit of giving transforms the lives of its inhabitants. This novella stands out in the context of late 19th-century American literature, particu...

Excerpt: "One might have imagined that there was some enchantment in the spot which drew hither daily the young mountaineer's steps. No visible lure it showed. No prosaic reasonable errand he seemed to have. But always at some hour between the early springtide sunrise and the late vernal sunset Hilary Knox climbed the craggy, almost inaccessible steeps to this rocky promontory, that jutted out in a single sharp peak, not only beetling far over the sea of foliage in the wooded valley below,...

In "The Bushwhackers & Other Stories," Mary Noailles Murfree delves into the rich tapestry of Southern Appalachia, intertwining folklore and the harsh realities of rural life in a post-Civil War context. Her narrative style, infused with vivid imagery and regional dialect, captures the essence of the landscapes and the nuanced lives of her characters, creating a sense of authenticity that transports the reader into the heart of the mountains. Murfree's exploration of themes such as resilie...

Excerpt: "If the mission of the little school-house in Holly Cove was to impress upon the youthful mind a comprehension and appreciation of the eternal verities of nature, its site could hardly have been better chosen. All along the eastern horizon deployed the endless files of the Great Smoky Mountains—blue and sunlit, with now and again the apparition of an unfamiliar peak, hovering like a straggler in the far-distant rear, and made visible for the nonce by some exceptional clarification...

In "The Moonshiners At Hoho-Hebee Falls," Mary Noailles Murfree skillfully crafts a vivid narrative set in the Appalachian Mountains, where the practice of moonshining unfolds against a backdrop of lush landscapes and complex local characters. Murfree employs a rich, descriptive literary style that brings to life the dialects and cultural nuances of rural communities, merging naturalistic observation with elements of regional folklore. The book encapsulates the socio-economic intricacies o...

In "The Phantom of Bogue Holauba," Mary Noailles Murfree intricately weaves together elements of Southern Gothic and regional realism, rendering an evocative narrative centered around the eerie landscapes of Tennessee. The novel unfolds in a secluded mountain village where folklore intertwines with the psychological depths of its characters, highlighting themes of memory, loss, and spectral hauntings. Murfree's vivid descriptions and atmospheric prose transport readers to the hauntingly be...

In "The Phantoms of the Foot-Bridge, and Other Stories," Mary Noailles Murfree deftly weaves a tapestry of Appalachian life and folklore, presenting a rich collection of tales steeped in the region's haunting beauty and cultural idiosyncrasies. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the supernatural with a lyrical prose style reminiscent of both Romantic and Gothic literary traditions. Murfree'Äôs work is notable for its vivid imagery and the authentic voice she gives to her charact...

Novel first published in 1895. According to Wikipedia: "Mary Noailles Murfree (January 24, 1850 July 31, 1922) was an American fiction writer of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature, although a number of characters in her work reinforce negative stereotypes about the region. She has been favorably compared to...

Novel first published in 1885. According to Wikipedia: "Mary Noailles Murfree (January 24, 1850 July 31, 1922) was an American fiction writer of novels and short stories who wrote under the pen name Charles Egbert Craddock. She is considered by many to be Appalachia's first significant female writer and her work a necessity for the study of Appalachian literature, although a number of characters in her work reinforce negative stereotypes about the region. She has been favorably compared to...

Collection of mystery stories, first published din 1895.