Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Alden, Henry Mills 1836 1919 Life at High Tide The immediate jewel / Margaret Deland -- "And angels came--" / Anne O'Hagan -- Keepers of a charge / Grace Ellery Channing -- A working basis / Abby Meguire Roach -- Barney Doon, braggart / Philip Verrill Mighels -- The reparation / Emery Pottle -- The yearly tribute / Rosina Hübley Emmet -- A matter of rivalry / Octave Thanet. Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Sandra Bannatyne, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team “Life at High Tide” by William Dean Howells and Henry Mills Alden is a collection of short stories that was likely written during the late 19th century. The stories focus on ordinary people, showcasing pivotal moments in their lives that reveal character rather than lead to fortune, emphasizing the complexities of human existence in a realistic manner. Each story explores themes of idealism and the strain of modern life, often highlighting social dynamics and personal struggles. The opening of the book introduces the character of Lizzie Graham, a widow living in a small New England village, who receives a visit from her old schoolteacher, Nathaniel May, a man who has returned home from unsuccessful ventures in the city. As Lizzie learns about Nathaniel's fixation on inventing a machine that would allow people to see the dead, she expresses concern for his well-being and contemplates the implications of his impending transfer to the Poor Farm. The narrative follows their deepening connection, illustrating the kindness and compassion that defined Lizzie, as well as exploring the societal constraints represented by their small-town gossip. Meanwhile, Nathaniel's struggle with his mental state and aspirations underscores the theme of isolation in a closely-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 353291 2025-07-03T10:59:25.528305 text/html 355281 2023-03-19T00:44:48 text/html 219028 2025-07-03T10:59:32.544304 application/epub+zip 218428 2025-07-03T10:59:28.240314 application/epub+zip 201840 2025-07-03T10:59:27.136309 application/epub+zip 366555 2025-07-03T10:59:35.924265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350351 2025-07-03T10:59:31.881332 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315076 2022-09-04T05:41:42.094963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326723 2025-07-03T10:59:25.000352 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326542 2023-03-19T00:12:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19390 2025-07-03T10:59:36.057271 application/rdf+xml 11393 2025-07-03T10:59:27.631305 image/jpeg 2948 2025-07-03T10:59:27.383335 image/jpeg 129042 2023-03-19T00:45:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 133010 2023-03-19T00:45:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 201839 2025-07-03T10:59:25.556330 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 en.wikipedia