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Thanet, Octave
1850
1934
French, Alice
Stories That End Well
An adventure in Altruria -- Through the terrors of the law -- The real thing -- The old partisan -- Max; or, his picture -- The stout Miss Hopkins' bicycle -- The spellbinder -- The object of the federation -- The lonely little girl -- The hero of Company G -- A miracle play.
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"Stories That End Well" by Octave Thanet is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of narratives focused on different characters and their experiences, often reflecting on themes such as social dynamics, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas in a nuanced, observational style. The opening of the collection introduces "An Adventure in Altruria," centering around Mrs. Katherine Biff, a cook who finds herself working for the eccentric and optimistic Miss Mercedes Van Arden, a self-proclaimed socialist. As Mrs. Biff navigates her new environment, she encounters a range of personalities, including her fellow staff members and the peculiar circumstances surrounding Miss Van Arden's attempts to implement her ideals of communal living. The story sets the stage for exploring the interactions between these characters and their divergent views on societal issues. Through Mrs. Biff's observations, readers get a glimpse into the challenges and humorous predicaments that arise in their everyday lives, creating an intriguing tableau of early 20th-century American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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