Project Gutenberg 2008-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 202 Jewett, Sarah Orne 1849 1909 Lee, Frances, active 19th century Sleight, C. S. An Arrow in a Sunbeam, and Other Tales Arrow in a sunbeam -- Miss Sydney's flowers -- Brave boy -- Lady Ferry -- Bit of shore life -- How Lily got the cat. E-text prepared by Al Haines "An Arrow in a Sunbeam, and Other Tales" by Jewett, Lee, and Sleight is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features narratives that explore themes of compassion, societal challenges, and the human experience, depicting a variety of characters that navigate life's trials with grace and resilience. Readers can expect to encounter stories filled with both poignant moments and a blend of lightheartedness. At the start of the collection, the first tale, "An Arrow in a Sunbeam," introduces us to a kind-hearted minister who takes notice of an elderly widow attending his church. Curious about her life, he learns of her struggles with poverty and her enduring spirit in the face of hardship. The minister, moved by her story, sends two lively young women from the congregation to visit her, leading to an unintended misunderstanding that reveals the delicate nature of charity and pride. This opening lays the groundwork for the exploration of social themes and the need for genuine compassion that resonates throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 224342 2025-08-11T05:03:10.561910 text/html 216826 2008-08-23T14:22:21 text/html 322999 2025-08-11T05:03:14.061879 application/epub+zip 325035 2025-08-11T05:03:11.384916 application/epub+zip 145751 2025-08-11T05:03:10.985875 application/epub+zip 392952 2025-08-11T05:03:16.281843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379098 2025-08-11T05:03:13.638884 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202431 2022-09-12T09:22:09.210478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200835 2025-08-11T05:03:09.989891 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200571 2008-08-23T14:20:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200578 2008-08-23T14:20:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20354 2025-08-11T05:03:16.418841 application/rdf+xml 16438 2025-08-11T05:03:11.058874 image/jpeg 2812 2025-08-11T05:03:11.022865 image/jpeg 76609 2008-08-23T14:20:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 303617 2008-08-23T14:26:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 76609 2008-08-23T14:20:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 304183 2025-08-11T05:03:10.614871 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