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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aCrane, Stephen,
_d1871-1900
245 1 0 _aWhilomville Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-07
505 0 _aThe angel child -- Lynx-hunting -- The lover and the telltale -- "Showin' off" -- Making an orator -- Shame -- The carriage-lamps -- The knife -- The stove -- The trial, execution and burial of Homer Phelps -- The fight -- The city urchin and the chaste villagers -- A little pilgrimage.
508 _aE-text prepared by Bruce Albrecht, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Whilomville Stories" by Stephen Crane is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories revolve around the lives of children in a small town called Whilomville, exploring their adventures, friendships, and the complexities of childhood. The main characters include Jimmie Trescott and Cora, known as the angel child, as they navigate their experiences with innocence, mischief, and social dynamics among their peers. The opening of "Whilomville Stories" introduces readers to the quaint town of Whilomville during summer, when city visitors arrive, marking a pivotal time for the local children. Among them is the Trescott family, who host guests, including their daughter, Cora, who quickly becomes the center of attention among the local children due to her commanding personality and her father's indulgence. The stories detail their playful yet tumultuous adventures, such as a chaotic birthday celebration, a fateful trip to the candy shop, and the ensuing fallout when their impulsive choices lead to unforeseen consequences, setting the tone for the humorous yet poignant reflections on childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aNewell, Peter,
_d1862-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39644
999 _c80483
_d80483