| Author |
Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 |
| Title |
Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The right of way -- Coals of fire -- A new pleasure -- The daughter-in-law -- Smith and Jones; or, the town lot -- He must have meant me -- For the fun of it -- Forgive and forget -- Paying the minister -- Had I been consulted -- The mistakes of a "rising family" -- The means of enjoyment.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of moral stories written during the mid-19th century. The work focuses on teaching valuable life lessons through narratives that illustrate various phases of human experiences, particularly involving themes of morality, social interactions, and personal growth. Each story is crafted to provoke thought and reflection on the actions and decisions that shape our lives. The opening of the book presents the character of Mr. Edward Bolton, a new farm owner who is quick to anger when he discovers a right of way has been established for his neighbor, Mr. Halpin. Feelings of pride and ownership cloud his judgment as he resolves to block Halpin's access to the public road, despite being informed of the legal implications of his actions. Following interactions with his wife and neighbors, he wrestles with the consequences of his hasty decisions and the regret that arises from his stubbornness. This initial tale sets the tone for the remaining stories, highlighting the importance of humility, understanding, and the willingness to learn from one's mistakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4616 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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