Howells, William Dean 1837-1920 creator Alexander, E. A. Bacon, Mary Applewhite 1863- Brown, Alice 1857-1948 De Camp, Charles B. Hallowell, Eleanor A. Jordan, Elizabeth Garver 1867-1947 Le Gallienne, Richard 1866-1947 Mears, Mary M. (Mary Martha) 1876-1943 Ralph, Julian 1853-1903 Thanet, Octave 1850-1934 Alden, Henry Mills 1836-1919 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Different Girls" by William Dean Howells et al. is a collection of short stories, written in the late 19th century. The anthology presents a variety of narratives centered around the theme of female identity and experiences in American society, with each story exploring the lives of different young women navigating their roles in love, family, and social expectations. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Margaret, a dedicated daughter who remains at home to care for her invalid mother while her sisters marry and start families of their own. We see Margaret’s internal conflict as she grapples with her own lost opportunities for love and happiness, leading to a bittersweet acceptance of her life choices. The narrative emphasizes the complex emotions of sacrifice and duty, illustrating Margaret’s poignant realization of her unique bond with her mother and the depth of their relationship. This segment skillfully sets the tone for the stories to follow, showcasing the inherent struggles and resilience of women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Little Joys of Margaret, by Richard le Gallienne -- Kittie's Sister Josephine, by Elizabeth Jordan -- The Wizard's Touch, by Alice Brown -- The Bitter Cup, by Charles B. De Camp -- His Sister, by Mary Applewhite Bacon -- The Perfect Year, by Eleanor A. Hallowell -- Editha, by William Dean Howells -- The Stout Miss Hopkins's Bicycle, by Octave Thanet -- The Marrying of Esther, by Mary M. Mears -- Cordelia's Night of Romance, by Julian Ralph -- The Prize-Fund Beneficiary, by E. A. Alexander. Release date is 2005-01-20 E-text prepared by David Garcia, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Girls -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 06028758 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14744 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14744 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133339.0 14744