Passers-by by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers
Passers-by is a collection of short stories by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the English countryside to the bustling city streets of London. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The stories in Passers-by are told from the perspectives of a variety of characters, from a young girl who is struggling to find her place in the world to an elderly man who is reflecting on his life. Through these stories, Chambers paints a vivid picture of life in the late 19th century. The stories are full of humor, pathos, and insight into the human condition. Passers-by is a timeless collection of stories that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading.
By Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers · First published 1919 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction · 5 chapters · 25,983 words
First lines
PERSONS CONCERNED:
MR. PETER WAVERTON WILLIAM PINE, his man-servant NIGHTY, a cabman SAMUEL BURNS, a tramp MARGARET SUMMERS THE LADY HURLEY, Waverton's half-sister Miss BEATRICE DAINTON, Lady Hurley's niece LITTLE PETER SUMMERS MRS. PARKER, Waverton's cook-housekeeper
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Passers-by is listed on Textopian as a play by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers, dated 1919 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 25,983 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 1,276 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers.
- Romance — The book is likely to contain romantic elements, as it is a work of fiction.
- Literary Fiction — The book is likely to contain literary elements, as it is written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Chambers.
- Mystery — The book may contain mystery elements, as it is a work of fiction.
Tags
literature · fiction · short stories · narrative · character study · human experience · social commentary · relationships · urban life · emotional depth · psychological insight · everyday life