| Author |
Spinners' Club |
| LoC No. |
07032566
|
| Title |
The Spinners' Book of Fiction
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Contents |
Concha Argüello, Sister Dominica, by Gertrude Atherton -- The Ford of Crèvecœur, by Mary Austin -- A Californian, by Geraldine Bonner -- Gideon's Knock, by Mary Halleck Foote -- A Yellow Man and a White, by Eleanor Gates -- The Judgment of Man, by James Hopper -- The League of the Old Men, by Jack London -- Down the Flume with the Sneath Piano, by Bailey Millard -- The Contumacy of Sarah L. Walker, by Miriam Michelson -- Breaking Through, by W. C. Morrow -- A Lost Story, by Frank Norris -- Hantu, by Henry Milner Rideout -- Miss. Juno, by Charles Warren Stoddard -- A Little Savage Gentleman, by Isobel Strong -- Love and Advertising, by Richard Walton Tully -- The Tewana, by Herman Whitaker.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"The Spinners' Book of Fiction" by the Spinners' Club is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together works by various prominent authors, such as Jack London and Gertrude Atherton, showcasing their unique narratives that likely reflect the themes and social issues of the period. The stories appear to explore diverse experiences and characters against the backdrop of California's rich cultural landscape, with an emphasis on both personal and historical elements. The opening of the work introduces a dedicatory poem by George Sterling and outlines the fund-raising purpose of the anthology, aimed at assisting the poet Ina D. Coolbrith following the devastating earthquake in San Francisco. The first story, "Concha Argüello, Sister Dominica" by Gertrude Atherton, features Sister Teresa, a novice nun reflecting on the influence of the radiant Sister Dominica, whose beauty and saintly life stir feelings of admiration and yearning within Teresa. Amid grief and deep introspection, Teresa grapples with her love for the beautiful nun and the life she has chosen, setting the stage for a blend of spiritual conflict and romantic longing that defines the story's tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
|
| Subject |
Western stories
|
| Subject |
American fiction -- 20th century
|
| Subject |
American fiction -- California
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20343 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
