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245 1 0 _aStories by American Authors, Volume 6
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _athe Village Convict, By C.H. White. the Denver Express, By A.A. Hayes. the Misfortunes of Bro' Thomas Wheatley, By Lina Redwood Fairfax. the Heartbreak Cameo, By L.W. Champney. Miss Eunice's Glove, By Albert Webster. Brother Sebastian's Friendship, By Harold Frederic
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman, Amy Petri and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Stories by American Authors, Volume 6" is a collection of short stories compiled by various authors, likely written in the late 19th century. The stories cover diverse themes and experiences, offering a snapshot of the social fabric of America during that period while showcasing the unique narratives and writing styles of the featured authors. The collection highlights different facets of American life and interactions, with characters facing moral dilemmas, personal struggles, and social challenges. The opening portion of the book features the story "The Village Convict" by C.H. White. It begins with a conversation among villagers discussing the return of Ephraim Morse, a formerly incarcerated man. The townsfolk express their apprehensions and judgments regarding Eph, who has just completed his sentence. Despite their fear and skepticism, hints reveal that Eph is determined to reintegrate into society, struggling with the stigma of his past. The narrative explores themes of redemption, societal perception, and the complexity of human character as Eph interacts with his former community, revealing their mixed feelings towards him. The introduction sets the tone for a deeper exploration of human relationships and societal attitudes in the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11452
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