02647cam a22003373u 4500 67605 UtSlPG 20260610134548.0 m cr n 260607r20221855utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06038142 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Eugene, Maurice The Oak Shade, or, Records of a Village Literary Association Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-03-11 Dedication -- Preface -- Hans Dundermann: the Dutch miser -- The wisdom of preserving moderation in our wishes -- The sick mother -- The excellencies of lying -- The alchemist; or, the magic funnel -- The beauty of a well cultivated heart -- The dream of a loafer -- Conclusion. Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Oak Shade, or, Records of a Village Literary Association" by Maurice Eugene is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The work appears to be a compilation of narratives that showcase the lives and experiences of villagers, focusing on themes of morality, human folly, and the quirks of social behavior. The opening section introduces interesting characters like Hans Dundermann, a Dutch miser, and hints at various tales to come, reflecting on the complexities of human nature. The beginning of the book establishes a literary association within a village setting, giving readers a glimpse into the casual camaraderie and shared stories among the members. The editor reflects on the genesis and previous iterations of the literary association while setting the tone with humor and warmth. The listener's curiosity about Hans Dundermann unfolds as a storyline centered around a miserly character intrigued by wealth and possibly haunted by tales of hidden treasures, which sets up a narrative that promises to explore moral lessons through engaging anecdotes and character-driven stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Willis P. Hazzard, 1855 American literature -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/oakshadeorrecord00euge/page/n8/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67605 108427 108427