02657cam a22003253u 4500 31134 UtSlPG 20260610133718.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Various Stories by American Authors, Volume 7 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-31 The bishop's vagabond, by Octave Thanet Lost, by Edward Bellamy Kirby's coals of fire, by Louise Stockton Passages from the journal of a social wreck, by Margaret Floyd Stella Grayland, by James T. McKay The image of San Donato, by Virginia W. Johnson. Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Stories by American Authors, Volume 7" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents a variety of narratives by different authors, exploring a range of themes from humor and tragedy to social commentary and personal introspection. Among the featured stories is "The Bishop's Vagabond" by Octave Thanet, which mixes elements of travel, eccentric characters, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "The Bishop's Vagabond" introduces the central figure, a kind-hearted bishop, who is revered in the community of Aiken yet grapples with the challenges of engaging with lower-class individuals, including a beggar named Demming. As the Bishop walks through the crowded streets, he encounters Demming, who creates an absurd situation when he lies about the death of his wife to elicit sympathy and money. This initial encounter leads to a comical and poignant chain of events that reveal the complexities of human nature and social class interactions. A subplot develops around the Bishop's daughter, Louise, and her evolving views on love and respect, particularly in her relationship with Martin Talboys, a gentleman who admires her from a distance. Overall, the opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of character and morality against a richly painted Southern backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31134 71980 71980