An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

In this collection, readers can expect to encounter a series of vignettes and narratives set in the English countryside, focusing on the lives of ordinary people and their experiences with farming, village life, and interpersonal relationships. The title story, "A Sheaf of Corn," may serve as the centerpiece of the collection, with other stories revolving around similar themes.Mary E. Mann's writing is likely characterized by its vivid descriptions, sympathetic portrayal of characters, and...

Mary Rackham was born in Norwich on 14th August 1848 to a merchant family. Little is known of her early life and her biography only re-appears in September 1871 with marriage to Fairman Joseph Mann, a farmer with 800 acres.Mary moved to Shropham, Norfolk and became involved with the workhouse, visiting the sick and other unfortunates of the parish, her observations and experiences a valuable source for her later stories.She took up writing, partly to offset the dreary villa...

The story follows the lives of the Day family's daughters and their experiences in the rural setting of England during the late 19th century. It focuses on the challenges, choices, and relationships of the daughters within their family dynamics and the societal norms of the time.Mary E. Mann was known for her insightful portrayals of rural life and the challenges faced by individuals, particularly women, in the late Victorian era. "Mrs. Day's Daughters" is likely a domestic novel that expl...

Mary Rackham was born in Norwich on 14th August 1848 to a merchant family. Little is known of her early life and her biography only re-appears in September 1871 with marriage to Fairman Joseph Mann, a farmer with 800 acres.Mary moved to Shropham, Norfolk and became involved with the workhouse, visiting the sick and other unfortunates of the parish, her observations and experiences a valuable source for her later stories.She took up writing, partly to offset the dreary villa...

In this volume we gather stories about those unfortunate people for whom life is a daily toil of less than they need and with no resources to change that. These souls live several steps down from an occasional hardship in circumstances that blight and damage lives and futures with every passing day.01 - Lessons From Literature - Stories That Deal with Life in Poverty - An Introduction02 - Little Brother by Mary E Mann03 - A Piece of Steak by Jack London10 - ...

Mary Rackham was born in Norwich on 14th August 1848 to a merchant family. Little is known of her early life and her biography only re-appears in September 1871 with marriage to Fairman Joseph Mann, a farmer with 800 acres.Mary moved to Shropham, Norfolk and became involved with the workhouse, visiting the sick and other unfortunates of the parish, her observations and experiences a valuable source for her later stories.She took up writing, partly to offset the dreary villa...

Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings.In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and narratives of many wise talents.In this volume to be poor and living a life in...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

Bringing new souls into the world is both a great responsibility but can ensure receiving a never-ending gift of love and laughter. But for some people raising and nurturing their young is not where’re they’re at. For these parents the responsibility and needed sacrifices are beyond what they can give, what they can manage. Going forward life for both parent and child is going to be difficult, perhaps too difficult.In this volume our classic authors begin to unravel the complexitie...

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton ChekhovA Simple H...

Contents: A.M. CHISHOLM A Thousand a Plate A.M. WILLIAMSON The Eccentricity of Fleetwood ACHMED ABDULLAH The Home-Coming ARTHUR TRAIN The Escape of Wilkins ARTHUR TRAIN The Governor-General's Trunk BUCK CONNOR Get Your Man CHARLES BEADLE John O'Damn CHARLES E. VAN LOAN Water Stuff E.NESBIT The Dwellers EDWARD S. ELLIS A Battle in the Air EDWARD S. ELLIS An Unpleasant Companion EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in a Blizzard EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in the South Sea F. HOPKINSON SMITH Captain Joe FORREST CR...