10 Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonAnneCastle NowhereEast AngelsFor the MajorHorace ChaseJupiter LightsMentone Cairo and CorfuRodman the KeeperSolomonThe Front Yard and the other Italian stories

10 Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonAnneCastle NowhereEast AngelsFor the MajorHorace ChaseJupiter LightsMentone Cairo and CorfuRodman the KeeperSolomonThe Front Yard and the other Italian stories

Anne, standing straight again, surveyed the garland in silence. Then she changed its position once or twice, studying the effect. Her figure, poised on the round of the ladder, high in the air, was, although unsupported, firm. With her arms raised above her head in a position which few women could have endured for more than a moment, she appeared as unconcerned, and strong, and sure of her footing, as though she had been standing on the floor. There was vigor about her and elasticity, comb...

The Complete Works of Constance Fenimore WoolsonThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Anne2 - East Angels3 - Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu4 - Rodman the Keeper5 - Jupiter Lights6 - The Front Yard7 - For the Major8 - Solomon9 - Horace Chase10 - Dorothy and other Italian Stories11 - The Ancient City12 - Two Women, 1862; a Poem13 - Castle Nowhere...

Constance Fenimore Woolson was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. She was a grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper, and is best known for fictions about the Great Lakes region, the American South, and American expatriates in Europe. Woolson published her first novel Anne in 1880, followed by three others: East Angels (1886), Jupiter Lights (1889) and Horace Chase (1894). In 1883 she published the novella For the Major, a story of the postwar South that has become one of her m...

Classic love stories… with a twist.A collection of classic love stories featuring "the one that got away:" light-hearted, with undertones of tragedy and a lingering comic finish.The flight includes:Aunt Philippa and the Men, by L.M. MontgomeryThe Kiss, by Kate ChopinThe Victory, by Rabindranath TagoreThe Mystery of Wilhelm Rütter, by Helen Hunt JacksonA Florentine Experiment, by Constance Fenimore Woolson

The story focuses on an American woman, the protagonist, who is traveling through Rome. As she navigates the city's historic ruins, she is deeply moved by the weight of history and the layers of civilization that have accumulated over the centuries. The ancient city serves as a metaphor for the complexity of human experience, with its ruins symbolizing the remnants of past lives, emotions, and events that continue to influence the present.Through her encounters with the city's monuments an...

The story begins with Dorothy, a young American woman, arriving in Venice, Italy, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Herbert. They settle into a picturesque villa overlooking the Grand Canal, where Dorothy is immediately captivated by the beauty and romance of her surroundings.As Dorothy explores Venice, she encounters various characters, including the charming and aristocratic Count Cesano. The Count is drawn to Dorothy's innocence and beauty, and a mutual attraction begins to develop between ...

To celebrate her forthcoming biography of Constance Fenimore Woolson, Anne Boyd Rioux has selected the best of this classic writer's stories.Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840–1894) was one of the few nineteenth-century women writers considered the equal of her male peers. Harper & Brothers was so enamored of her work that the firm agreed to publish whatever she could write. In this gathering, Rioux has chosen fiction over the course of Woolson's life, including "In ...

Constance Fenimore Woolson's novel, set against the backdrop of Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu, intricately weaves the lives of its characters with the rich cultural tapestries of these locations. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, as the protagonist navigates the complexities of her relationships amidst the vibrant landscapes. Woolson's vivid descriptions transport readers to sun-drenched shores and bustling markets, creating an immersive experience that ...

"East Angels" is set in the fictional town of East Angels, located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the St. John family, who have deep roots in the community.As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to the various inhabitants of East Angels and the interconnected relationships that bind them together. The story explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and community, against the backdrop of the changing seasons...

"Jupiter Lights" tells the story of a young woman named Kate Drexel who travels to the town of Jupiter to visit her aunt, Miss Lois Yorke. Miss Yorke is a respected member of the community and serves as the head of a local girls' school. As Kate settles into life in Jupiter, she becomes acquainted with the townspeople and becomes involved in their affairs.The narrative likely explores the dynamics of small-town life, including the relationships between residents, the social hierarchies tha...