03119cam a22004573u 4500 74866 UtSlPG 20260610134731.0 m cr n 260607r20241894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04018269 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Trumbull, Annie Eliot, 1857-1949 Stories of New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Stories from Scribner Illustrated by C. D. Gibson, F. Day, G. A. Hibbard (author of one of the stories), and likely other artists. Release date is 2024-12-10 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. 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.) "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.) Originally published: New York: C. Scribner's sons, 1894 New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Short stories, American Hibbard, George A. (George Abiah), 1858-1928 Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954 Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 Wood, John Seymour, 1853-1934 Day, Francis, 1863-1942 Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944 Stories from Scribner https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000159692 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74866 115591 115591