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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aTaylor, Bayard,
_d1825-1878
245 1 0 _aStories by American Authors, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aWho Was She, By Taylor. The Documents in the Case, By Matthews and Bunner. One of the Thirty Pieces, By Bishop. Balacchi Brothers, By Davis. An Operation in Money, By Webster.
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman, Amy Petri and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Stories by American Authors, Volume 1" by Bayard Taylor et al. is a collection of short stories compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features various narratives by renowned American authors of the time, offering readers a glimpse into their unique perspectives, styles, and the social contexts of their work. Among the stories included, one that stands out is "Who Was She?" by Bayard Taylor, which centers around a protagonist grappling with his past romantic memories and the intrigue surrounding an unknown woman he encounters. The opening of "Who Was She?" introduces the narrator on the verge of sharing a significant yet complex emotional tale with a close friend. Reflecting on his past at Wampsocket Springs, he recounts a vivid memory of an enchanting place in nature and the mysterious presence of a woman whose sketches and writings he stumbled upon. The narrative hints at themes of memory, identity, and the impact of fleeting moments on one’s life. The protagonist's musings reveal his internal struggles with society's perceptions of love and masculinity, setting a contemplative tone for the unfolding story. Through a blend of personal reflection and romantic tension, the opening portion captivates the reader, encouraging further exploration of the connections between past and present relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
700 1 _aBunner, H. C.
_q(Henry Cuyler),
_d1855-1896
700 1 _aDavis, Rebecca Harding,
_d1831-1910
700 1 _aMatthews, Brander,
_d1852-1929
700 1 _aWebster, Albert
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11436
999 _c52882
_d52882