This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08037231
Title: Dorothy, and Other Italian Stories
Contents: Dorothy -- A transplanted boy -- A Florentine experiment -- A waitress -- At the château of Corinne.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Dorothy, and Other Italian Stories" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection features explorations of life and relationships within Italian settings, following the experiences of characters linked to the titular character, Dorothy, as they navigate themes of love, loss, and cultural observations. Woolson's writing provides readers with a glimpse into both the beauty and complexities of human emotions set against picturesque Italian backdrops. At the start of "Dorothy," we are introduced to a villa in Tuscany where various guests gather for tea on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The narrative highlights the interactions among these visitors, including Dorothy, who is depicted as a lively and charming presence, captivating attention as she flits about the villa. As the story unfolds, we see dynamic relationships among the characters, particularly between Dorothy and two young men, Owen Charrington and Wadsworth Brunetti, creating a light yet intricate atmosphere filled with social nuances and underlying emotions. This opening portion establishes a richly detailed setting and provides a glimpse into the interactions that will shape the characters’ experiences throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
EBook No.: 39170
Published: Mar 16, 2012
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08037231
Title: Dorothy, and Other Italian Stories
Contents: Dorothy -- A transplanted boy -- A Florentine experiment -- A waitress -- At the château of Corinne.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Dorothy, and Other Italian Stories" by Constance Fenimore Woolson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The collection features explorations of life and relationships within Italian settings, following the experiences of characters linked to the titular character, Dorothy, as they navigate themes of love, loss, and cultural observations. Woolson's writing provides readers with a glimpse into both the beauty and complexities of human emotions set against picturesque Italian backdrops. At the start of "Dorothy," we are introduced to a villa in Tuscany where various guests gather for tea on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The narrative highlights the interactions among these visitors, including Dorothy, who is depicted as a lively and charming presence, captivating attention as she flits about the villa. As the story unfolds, we see dynamic relationships among the characters, particularly between Dorothy and two young men, Owen Charrington and Wadsworth Brunetti, creating a light yet intricate atmosphere filled with social nuances and underlying emotions. This opening portion establishes a richly detailed setting and provides a glimpse into the interactions that will shape the characters’ experiences throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894
EBook No.: 39170
Published: Mar 16, 2012
Downloads: 175
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.