A Few Short Sketches by Douglass Sherley
Douglass Sherley's A Few Short Sketches is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of everyday people. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from small towns to big cities, and feature characters from all walks of life. The stories are often humorous and heartwarming, and explore themes of love, loss, friendship, and family. The stories are often told from the perspective of the characters, allowing readers to gain insight into their lives and experiences. The stories are often poignant and thought-provoking, and will leave readers with a greater appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life.
By Douglass Sherley · First published 1892 · Genre: Short Story, Humor, Fiction · 5 chapters · 6,594 words
First lines
There had been a brilliant reception at the house of Mrs. Adrian Colburn in honor of her guest -- a most attractive young woman -- from the East. The hours were brief, from five to seven. I had gone late and left early, but while there had made an engagement with Miss Caddington for the large ball to be given that night by the Boltons.
Miss Caddington was a "debutante". She had been educated abroad, but had not lost either love of country or naturalness of manner. During the short but fiercely gay season from October to Christmas she had made many friends, and found that two or three lovers were hard to handle with much credit to herself or any real happiness to them.
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Genres
- Short Story — The title of the book, 'A Few Short Sketches', implies that the book is composed of short stories.
- Humor — The author, Douglass Sherley, is known for his humorous writing style.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is not a biography or non-fiction work.
- Satire — Sherley is known for his satirical writing, so this book may contain elements of satire.
Tags
Short stories · addison · ball · basil · beautiful · blind · carmelite · christmas · club · convent · death · george
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Douglass Sherley
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Humor, Fiction, Satire
- Length: 6,594 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 102 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Contents
- THOSE RUSSIAN VIOLETS
- FIVE RED POPPIES
- THE NEW CURE FOR HEART-BREAK
- THE LITTLE BLIND MAID
- THE PRIEST AND THE WOMAN