Trumbull, Annie Eliot 1857-1949 creator 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 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. 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 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.) Originally published: New York: C. Scribner's sons, 1894 New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Short stories, American PS New York: C. Scribner's sons, 1894 04018269 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000159692 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74866 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000159692 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74866 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134731.0 74866