Project Gutenberg 2010-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 270 Various Verschillende Various, Various Stories by American Authors, Volume 3 The spider's eye, by Lucretia P. Hale A story of the Latin Quarter, by Frances Hodgson Burnett Two purse-companions, by George Parsons Lathrop Poor ogla-moga, by David D. Lloyd A memorable murder, by Celia Thaxter Venetian glass, by Brander Matthews. Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Stories by American Authors, Volume 3" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a range of tales that explore various themes and insights into American life, capturing the complexities of human experiences and relationships through the eyes of diverse characters. Each story delves into unique narratives, likely showcasing a mix of humor, drama, and moral reflections that were prevalent in the writings of that era. The opening of the volume presents the story "The Spider's Eye" by Lucretia P. Hale, which immerses readers in a theatrical setting where the protagonist contemplates the acoustics of a theater. As the protagonist reflects on sound and the nature of perception, a unique plot unfolds as they become privy to the inner thoughts of various audience members, particularly the five Misses Seymour. The narrative unfolds revealing their complexities, desires, and disappointments amidst a backdrop of societal expectations, love, and ambition. This initial glimpse into the story teases a rich exploration of emotional depth, human connection, and the nuances of character interactions, setting the stage for the reader's engagement with the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31095/31095-h/images/frontis.jpg Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, American PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 321018 2025-10-12T14:55:45.498269 text/html 331082 2021-01-06T02:36:58 text/html 259695 2025-10-12T14:55:53.021260 application/epub+zip 263112 2025-10-12T14:55:48.766281 application/epub+zip 190125 2025-10-12T14:55:47.509287 application/epub+zip 439751 2025-10-12T14:55:56.205258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415745 2025-10-12T14:55:52.188225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336077 2022-09-14T10:03:11.675141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291643 2025-10-12T14:55:44.967271 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291415 2021-01-06T02:36:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291413 2021-01-06T02:36:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20380 2025-10-12T14:55:56.346228 application/rdf+xml 14915 2025-10-12T14:55:48.017260 image/jpeg 3552 2025-10-12T14:55:47.762244 image/jpeg 113468 2021-01-06T02:36:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 163794 2021-01-06T02:36:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 113412 2021-01-06T02:36:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 249355 2025-10-12T14:55:45.526289 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