Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 331 Smith, C. Alphonso (Charles Alphonso) 1864 1924 Smith, Alphonso Smith, Charles Alphonso Short Stories Old and New [S.l. : $b s.n.], $c 1916 Esther, from the Old Testament -- The history of Ali Baba and the forty robbers, from "The Arabian nights" -- Rip Van Winkle, by W. Irving -- The Gold-bug, by E.A. Poe -- A Christmas carol, by C. Dickens -- The great stone face, by N. Hawthorne -- Rab and his friends, by J. Brown -- The outcasts of Poker Flat, by B. Harte -- Markheim, by R.L. Stevenson -- The necklace, by G. de Maupassant -- The man who would be king, by R. Kipling -- The gift of the magi, by O. Henry. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Shon McCarley and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Short Stories Old and New" by C. Alphonso Smith is a collection of classic short stories curated during the early 20th century. With selections from notable authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, and O. Henry, the book offers readers a range of tales that reflect various themes, settings, and character archetypes. The introduction emphasizes the structural components of a short story—setting, plot, and characters—while encouraging readers to explore how these elements intricately weave together to create impactful narratives. The opening portion of this collection introduces the reader to crucial elements before diving into the stories. The introduction outlines the significance of the three essential parts of storytelling, using examples from biblical and classic literature. It sets the scene for the first story, "Esther," detailing its rich historical setting in Persia, the key characters, notably Esther and her cousin Mordecai, and the overarching plot of Jewish patriotism and moral fortitude against oppressors. The tone established here prepares the reader for a diverse exploration of literature, blending educational insight with classic narratives that reflect on human experiences and cultural values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories PN Text Category: Short Stories 601291 2025-10-05T03:45:51.162682 text/html 601254 601148 2024-11-05T05:03:48.877795 2023-10-05T05:53:55.733492 text/html text/html 306834 2025-10-05T03:45:59.701695 application/epub+zip 313763 2025-10-05T03:45:54.021677 application/epub+zip 297237 2025-10-05T03:45:52.884676 application/epub+zip 537893 2025-10-05T03:46:04.130656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505976 2025-10-05T03:45:58.964656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464352 2022-09-05T08:14:57.648361 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 554229 2025-10-05T03:45:50.735711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 534494 2024-10-28T17:50:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17114 2025-10-05T03:46:04.255593 application/rdf+xml 13627 2025-10-05T03:45:53.366649 image/jpeg 3713 2025-10-05T03:45:53.122656 image/jpeg 303003 2025-10-05T03:45:51.207699 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia