130 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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Long Distance [1919]
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Chet Ball, a former lineman from Chicago's West Side, found himself in an unexpected setting: painting a wooden chicken in an English country estate transformed into Reconstruction Hospital No. 9. This man, who had once dangled from telegraph poles for the Gas, Light & Power Company, now lay among soft pillows, dabbing paint on a toy, a drastic change from his previous life of hazards and high altitudes. The contrast between Chet’s burly physique and his delicate task highlighted a man ill-suited by…-
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Un Morso doo Pang [1919]
"Un morso doo pang," repeated Tessie, very carefully and slowly. Angie corrected her pronunciation, and Tessie tried again, her eyes bright with determination. Angie repeated the phrase, and Tessie echoed it, this time with more confidence. There was a moment of silence in which the only sound was the crackling of the fire. "That's pretty good for a first lesson," Angie said finally, with a smile that was both warm and encouraging. Tessie nodded, a determined set to her mouth. "I'll learn it," she…-
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Farmer in the Dell [1919]
Ben Westerveld, a retired and well-to-do farmer from southern Illinois, struggles to adjust to his new life in Chicago with his overbearing wife, Bella. Having moved to the city to "take it easy," Ben finds himself missing the farm life and feeling purposeless amidst the hustle and bustle of urban living. Despite Bella and their children adapting to city life, Ben yearns for the open fields and the satisfying work of farming. A chance encounter on South Water Street with Emma Byers, his one-time love…-
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That’s Marriage [1917]
She gave a little cry, then--half laughter, half sob. She glanced down at the cup beside her plate. It was half full of coffee, cold now, and undrunk. "Orville!" she marveled. "I never knew you noticed things like that! Why, you're almost poetic!" "Poetic!" He grinned down at her, wryly. "Me!" Then, more seriously, "Let's hear it, Terry. What's wrong?" She hesitated a moment, bewildered; then, "Oh, nothing! Nothing's wrong, Orville. Everything's right. I've been an awful fool, Orville.…-
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The Gay Old Dog [1917]
Jo Hertz, a fifty-year-old plump and lonely bachelor living in Chicago, finds himself reflecting on his life after observing troops heading to war, which stirs deep-seated emotions about his own missed opportunities for marriage and fatherhood. Despite his current life as a "Loop-hound," indulging in the superficial pleasures of the city and surrounding himself with luxury, a chance encounter with Emily, the woman he once loved, reawakens feelings of what might have been. Emily, now married with a son…-
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Before her attempt to reform, Blanche Devine was a notorious figure in her small town, known for her past as a very bad woman. Despite her attractiveness and expensive attire, she was shunned by the townsfolk. Her ownership of the House with the Closed Shutters and her mysterious, luxurious lifestyle fueled local gossip. However, Blanche decided to change her life, purchasing a white cottage and striving to live like any other respectable woman. This decision shocked the community, igniting a scandal among…
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One Basket
One Basket is a collection of short stories by Edna Ferber, published in 1912. The stories explore themes of love, ambition, and human resilience, often set in small-town America. Ferber’s sharp wit and keen observations of everyday life shine through in these character-driven narratives.-
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CHAPTER XI. The Guard
Lad, an aging collie, confronts the limitations and physical decline of old age but retains his spirited and protective nature. His days are characterized by diminishing vitality and increased dependence, yet Lad's essence—his loyalty, intelligence, and courage—remains untouched. When Sonya, a young girl mistreated by her father Ruloff, connects with Lad, she finds in him a guardian whose presence instills in her a sense of protection and love. Despite Lad's frailty, he vigilantly defends her against…-
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CHAPTER X. The Intruders
Chapter X: "The Intruders" from *Further Adventures of Lad* narrates an episode where the tranquility of The Place is disturbed by unwanted guests, with Lad, the venerable collie, standing as sentinel. The trouble begins when a pig, belonging to the curmudgeonly farmer Titus Romaine, exploits a gap in the fence to forage on The Place's land. Lad, who has loyally protected The Place for years, finds himself confronting the intruder. Unlike other animals that stray onto the property, pigs present a unique…-
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CHAPTER VIII. In Strange Company
In "In Strange Company," a chapter from "Further Adventures of Lad," the aging but still spirited collie, Lad, once more finds adventure in the wilderness with his owners, the Mistress and the Master. This outing takes him to the Ramapo Mountains for a camping trip, heralding not just a test of survival, but a profound showcase of loyalty and courage in the face of danger. As the camp breaks and preparations to return home begin, Lad is accidentally left tied near the campsite, forgotten as the team…-
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