424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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Up the Gulch
Kate, a delicate and introspective woman married to Jack, grapples with her own frail health and a profound empathy for others' suffering making her yearn for a change. At her father-in-law Major Shelly's urging, she leaves her family in the East to recuperate in the West, despite her husband's concerns about managing without her. Upon reaching the West, instead of encountering the rugged caricatures she expected, Kate finds herself immersed in the vast, raw landscapes that provoke a deep sense of wonder…-
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A Michigan Man
"A Michigan Man" portrays the life of Luther Dallas, a seasoned axe-man whose existence is deeply intertwined with the solemn, isolated pine forests of Northern Michigan. Despite the camaraderie shared among the lumbermen, the unending shadow and silence of the forest have drugged his soul into a kind of oblivion, detaching him from the rapidly progressing world beyond the woods. Dallas nurtures a superstitious belief that his end will be met under the very trees he fells, a presentiment stemming from his…-
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A Lady of Yesterday
In the vibrant morning of an Iowa town, a peculiar woman, Elizabeth Astrado, emerged, her presence marked by her exotic accent and request for an upland meadow suitable for clover and mignonette. Her arrival stirred curiosity among the townsfolk, accustomed to a homogenous way of life. Her solitude at the tavern and her mysterious background only fueled the town's intrigue. Elizabeth found her meadow, near which she constructed a cabin, indulging in simple pleasures and silently weaving herself into the…-
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CHAPTER I. The Derelict
Yet it must be late, because he was beginning to feel very pleasantly befuddled. His hosts, with every evidence of regret, heard his stammered statement that he must leave them. They tried to persuade him to stay for just one more drink. But Link was firm. Then, with a shock, it came to his muddled brain that perhaps he had overstayed his time; that possibly the store might already be closed for the night. At the idea, he was wide awake and anxious. He bade his new friends a regretful and somewhat hazy… -
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CHAPTER III. The Ordeal
"To give him back to you," explained the girl. "Cavalier--or Chum or whatever you prefer to call him--is yours. I can't take from you the only friend you have. Please don't make it harder by refusing to understand. I want you to have him, with my blessing. And—please take this," she added, handing Link a bulky envelope. "You won it. We have no right to it. It's the prize money and the cup too. They’re yours. And Chum is yours.” Ferris, overcome, could only stare from the girl to Gault and back to… -
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CHAPTER IV. The Choice
Luck transformed the fortunes of Link Ferris and his faithful dog, Chum, transforming their once mortgage-stricken and isolated farm into a beacon of prosperity in just three years. This attracted the community's attention, including Dorcas Chatham, with whom Link, an improved and happier man, fell deeply in love. Despite their budding romance, Dorcas's aversion to dogs, stemming from a childhood incident, presented a stark ultimatum: Link must choose between her and Chum. The loyal collie, sensing his… -
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PART. I ‑Buttered Side Down
"BUTTERED SIDE DOWN" opens with a bold statement about the allure of New York as the quintessential setting for magazine stories, then promptly shifts gear, revealing the narrative will not bow to this cliché. Instead, it transports us to Chicago, specifically to the Nottingham curtain district, an area characterized by its ubiquitous “Rooms With or Without Board” signs, smoke-stained curtains, and a strong favor for dishes like creamed cabbage over finer delicacies. Here, we meet Gertie, a diligent…-
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PART. II ‑Buttered Side Down
"The Man Who Came Back" from "Buttered Side Down" delves into the life of Ted Terrill, who struggles with his past as a convict. After serving time for embezzling bank funds in a failed speculation, Ted returns home with the intent to leave immediately after visiting his mother's grave. His prison term had been unconventional—no prison pallor or shorn hair for him, thanks to the reformative approach of his prison's superintendent. His involvement in sports and the lack of typical convict features allowed…-
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PART. III ‑Buttered Side Down
"The chapter from 'Buttered Side Down' titled 'What She Wore' delves into the complexities of dressing characters in literature, focusing on the protagonist, Sophy Epstein. Sophy, a young, underpaid shoe clerk in a downtown loft, dons a provocatively tight and sleazy black dress, much to the internal disapproval of the protagonist. This attire showcases her societal and economic struggles, symbolizing her rebellion against the plight of overwork and underpayment prevalent among women of her…-
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PART. IV ‑Buttered Side Down
In "A Bush League Hero" from "Buttered Side Down," Edna Ferber tells the story of Ivy Keller, a recent homecomer from a select school for young ladies, who soon finds herself infatuated with Rudie Schlachweiler, a local baseball pitcher. Ivy's transformation from an uninterested homebody into a devout baseball fan serves as the backdrop for a tale that explores themes of hero worship, young love, and the eventual confrontation with reality. Rudie Schlachweiler, lauded in his small town both for his…-
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