As we journey through life there is perhaps one sacred duty that is more important than any other; to protect the young in their earliest years.However, society is riven with poverty and fractured with many undermining forces that create uncertainty and neglect in the lives of many families and the babies that depend upon them for love, nurture and security in their young lives.In this volume our classic authors bring you narratives with characters so young, so dependent, t...

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton ChekhovA Simple H...

Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings.In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and narratives of many wise talents.In this volume to be poor and living a life in...

In this collection, readers can expect to encounter a series of vignettes and narratives set in the English countryside, focusing on the lives of ordinary people and their experiences with farming, village life, and interpersonal relationships. The title story, "A Sheaf of Corn," may serve as the centerpiece of the collection, with other stories revolving around similar themes.Mary E. Mann's writing is likely characterized by its vivid descriptions, sympathetic portrayal of characters, and...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

In "A Sheaf of Corn," Mary E. Mann presents a rich tapestry of rural life in late 19th-century England, weaving together the complexities of human relationships with the backdrop of agricultural society. The novel employs a lyrical prose style that reflects Mann's keen observations of nature and the subtleties of character interactions. Set against the swiftly changing social landscape of the Victorian era, the narrative deeply explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the bonds that un...

The story follows the lives of the Day family's daughters and their experiences in the rural setting of England during the late 19th century. It focuses on the challenges, choices, and relationships of the daughters within their family dynamics and the societal norms of the time.Mary E. Mann was known for her insightful portrayals of rural life and the challenges faced by individuals, particularly women, in the late Victorian era. "Mrs. Day's Daughters" is likely a domestic novel that expl...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo

The funeral is the one appointment we’d rather never make. Whether as the deceased, or as a friend and loved one attending, a burial is the grim reminder that a life has passed and the future must now be made without them. Our talented authors explore this period of time in their own individual and inimitable ways as only they can.01 - Stories Featuring Funerals - An Introduction02 - John Mortonson's Funeral by Ambrose Bierce14 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts...

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies.Contents:Gusev by Anton ChekhovBoule de Suif by Guy De MaupassantAlyosha the Pot by Leo TolstoyMateo Falcone by Prosper MériméeLittle Brother by Mary E. MannBartleby, The Scrivener by Herman MelvilleThe Lightning-Rod Man by Herman MelvilleThe Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Darling by Anton Chekhov

As we journey through life there is perhaps one sacred duty that is more important than any other; to protect the young in their earliest years.However, society is riven with poverty and fractured with many undermining forces that create uncertainty and neglect in the lives of many families and the babies that depend upon them for love, nurture and security in their young lives.In this volume our classic authors bring you narratives with characters so young, so dependent, t...