Project Gutenberg 2005-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 158 White, William Hale 1831 1913 Shapcott, Reuben Rutherford, Mark White, W. Hale (William Hale) Miriam's Schooling and Other Papers Gideon -- Samuel -- Saul -- Miriam's Schooling -- Michael Trevanion. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Miriam's Schooling and Other Papers" by Mark Rutherford is a collection of literary essays and stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores the themes of individuality, societal norms, and moral dilemmas through the lens of its main character, Miriam, who navigates her upbringing in a small English town. The collection delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of self-identity against a backdrop of conventionality. The opening of the narrative introduces Giacomo Tacchi, a watchmaker, alongside his daughter, Miriam. Set in the town of Cowfold, the text paints a picture of Giacomo's modest life and his affection for Miriam, who showcases a unique blend of rebelliousness and compassion. As Miriam develops, her distinct perspective leads her to challenge societal expectations, particularly in discussions concerning a local figure, Mr. Cutts, who is rumored to be involved in arson. This situation prompts her to grapple with ideas of justice and morality, revealing her empathetic nature and hinting at her deeper journey of self-discovery. The beginning effectively sets the stage for the exploration of Miriam's character and the broader themes of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories PR Text Category: Novels Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 343961 2025-07-06T14:13:43.970997 text/html 343782 2025-01-14T22:55:36.689513 text/html 216927 2025-07-06T14:13:50.856985 application/epub+zip 220726 2025-07-06T14:13:47.145009 application/epub+zip 198532 2025-07-06T14:13:46.027014 application/epub+zip 428798 2025-07-06T14:13:53.687978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410308 2025-07-06T14:13:50.165981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376306 2022-09-07T22:16:50.315867 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322364 2025-07-06T14:13:43.663044 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 322260 2020-12-14T09:00:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18163 2025-07-06T14:13:53.811947 application/rdf+xml 18732 2025-07-06T14:13:46.512020 image/jpeg 4211 2025-07-06T14:13:46.269980 image/jpeg 122548 2020-12-14T09:00:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 217104 2025-07-06T14:13:43.998033 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia