The Allen House; Or, Twenty Years Ago And Now
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A tender doorway to the past, opened wider for today's readers. The Allen House invites us into a tapestry of memory, manners, and moral insight that remains quietly powerful in our fast-paced world. This collection by T. S. Arthur gathers intimate vignettes of nineteenth century america, where sentimental fiction and domestic fiction mingle with time-honoured moral tales. Through family dynamics, social manners, and the pressures of everyday life, these short stories illuminate the rhythm of a nation-its joys, disappointments, and enduring aspirations. A modern reader will recognise why Arthu...
A tender doorway to the past, opened wider for today's readers. The Allen House invites us into a tapestry of memory, manners, and moral insight that remains quietly powerful in our fast-paced world. This collection by T. S. Arthur gathers intimate vignettes of nineteenth century america, where sentimental fiction and domestic fiction mingle with time-honoured moral tales. Through family dynamics, social manners, and the pressures of everyday life, these short stories illuminate the rhythm of a nation-its joys, disappointments, and enduring aspirations. A modern reader will recognise why Arthur's stories were once essential on school reading lists, and why they continue to appeal to classic literature readers seeking clarity, empathy, and humane perspective. The work's significance lies not only in its craft but in its historical resonance: a window into victorian era america, into the daily customs that shaped a culture, and into the evolving roles of family and community. The prose is precise, humane, and accessible, inviting casual readers to discover why Arthur's quiet charm has endured. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. An enduring short stories collection that blends nostalgia with timeless insight, ideal for readers building a thoughtful home library.
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