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Wynne, Madeline Yale
1847
1918
Wynne, Madelene Yale
12040131
The Little Room, and Other Stories
Illustrated by the author.
The little room -- The sequel to The little room -- My ghost of a chance -- In Granada -- The voice -- The scarf.
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"The Little Room and Other Stories" by Madeline Yale Wynne is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story, "The Little Room," delves into themes of memory, imagination, and the intersection of reality and fantasy, centering on Margaret Grant, who recounts a peculiar childhood memory regarding a mysterious little room that she believes existed in her family home. As her narrative unfolds, it reveals deep emotional ties to her mother, who struggled with this memory, suggesting that the experiences they shared may harbor hidden truths. The opening of "The Little Room" introduces Margaret and her husband, Roger, as they journey to visit her aunts who raised her mother. Margaret reminisces about her mother's vivid descriptions of a charming little room from her childhood, which was later discovered to have never existed, leaving a question mark over her mother's memories. This tale unfolds with Margaret's mix of nostalgia and apprehension, revealing the emotional weight the memory carries for her, exacerbated by her husband's skepticism. As Margaret grapples with her memories, the narrative shifts into a blend of family dynamics, the essence of childhood imagination, and the haunting fear of losing cherished recollections, setting a compelling tone for the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories, American
American fiction -- 19th century
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