No and Other Stories: ENVY by Uncle Humphrey

Name: No and Other Stories: ENVY
Author: Uncle Humphrey

Envy is a collection of short stories by Uncle Humphrey, a renowned author of children's literature. The stories explore the themes of envy, jealousy, and competition, and how these emotions can affect relationships. The stories in Envy are set in a variety of locations, from a small town in the Midwest to a bustling city in the East. Each story follows a different character as they grapple with the emotions of envy and jealousy. In some stories, characters are driven to extreme lengths to get what they want, while in others, they learn to accept their circumstances and find contentment. The stories in Envy are full of humor and heart, and they offer valuable lessons about the power of envy and how it can be used for good or ill. Through these stories, Uncle Humphrey encourages readers to think about how envy can shape their lives and relationships.

By Uncle Humphrey · First published 1851 · Genre: Short Story Collection, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 381 words

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I once knew two little girls who attended the same school and occupied the same bench, yet who were entirely unlike each other in disposition, so that while Martha was beloved by all who knew her, Mary was as generally disliked. Martha was gentle, kind and affectionate; but Mary was of a very different spirit Her chief fault was "envy", and so much did she indulge this base passion that she was unhappy whenever she heard one of her little school-mates praised. She was very unkind to Martha, for she envied her the ease with which her lessons were committed to memory, and more than all else she envied her the love of her kind teacher. Therefore she wished to injure Martha, and to take away that love.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Uncle Humphrey
Date: 1851 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Story Collection, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
Length: 381 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Short Story Collection — The title of the book, 'No and Other Stories: ENVY', implies that the book is a collection of short stories, each with its own unique plot and themes.
Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is written by Uncle Humphrey, a pseudonym.
Literary Fiction — The book may be classified as literary fiction, as it is likely to contain complex themes and writing styles.
Mystery — The title of the book, 'No and Other Stories: ENVY', implies that the stories may contain elements of mystery, as the word 'ENVY' could suggest a crime or a puzzle to be solved.