| Editor |
Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
| Editor |
Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919 |
| Title |
Quaint Courtships
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
An Encore -- A Romance of Whooping Harbor -- Hyacinthus -- Jane's Gray Eyes -- A Stiff Condition -- In the Interests of Christopher -- The Wrong Door -- Braybridge's Offer -- The Rubaiyat and the Liner -- The Minister.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stan Goodman, David Widger, and Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Quaint Courtships" by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden is a collection of romantic stories published in the early 20th century. This compilation centers around the theme of courtship, exploring the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies that can arise from the process of falling in love. The stories feature various characters, reflecting on the conventional and unconventional aspects of romance, notably focusing on the ways individuals navigate their emotions and relationships. The opening of this book introduces a charming vignette about Captain Alfred Price, who is less than romantic in his mannerisms and habits, depicted through playful anecdotes of his past and present. As children in the community recall tales of his youthful elopement that never fully materialized, the narrative juxtaposes his current cumbersome existence against the idealized notion of romantic endeavors. The stage is set for revealing the complexities of love, as courtships, both quaint and tumultuous, are examined through the experiences of those in Old Chester, with nostalgic tones that reflect on the passage of time and the evolution of relationships. This introductory story promises delightful explorations of character and sentiment within the broader theme of romantic entanglements. (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 |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9490 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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