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  • Lost Ghosts
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    This volume presents the weird fiction of the American writer Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930). Better known for her mainstream writings focusing on the lives of men and women in New England, Freeman was frequently attracted to the weird, and her work culminated in the notable volume The Wind in the Rose-bush and Other Stories of the Supernatural (1903). But that book contai...
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    21,42 €

  • The Copy-Cat And Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    The copy-cat and other stories presents a collection of narratives centered around childhood, personal growth, and the search for self-worth within a small community. The opening story follows a young child who admires another child’s confidence and outward perfection. Desiring acceptance, this observer mirrors everything about the admired figure, from mannerisms to outward app...
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    13,69 €

  • An Alabaster Box
    Mary E. Wilkins / Kingsley F... Freeman
    An alabaster box examines how individual transformation intersects with communal expectations in a tightly knit village governed by unspoken rules. The novel reveals how personal ambition must often be masked as piety, especially when institutional roles demand moral restraint and emotional suppression. Beneath the surface of polite society, subtle tensions emerge between tradi...
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    13,71 €

  • A New England Nun and Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary EWilkins
    richly observed collection of late 19th-century short fiction, A New England Nun and Other Stories explores the restrained emotional lives of women in rural New England. Each story reveals small but profound conflicts-between duty and desire, silence and expression, solitude and companionship-rendered in spare, graceful prose. The settings are quiet, but the inner dramas are s...
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    17,64 €

  • The Debtor
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    Set in the upper tiers of New York society, this novel follows a woman struggling to shield her children and maintain social standing as her husband’s financial irresponsibility pulls them toward ruin. Torn between honesty and the pressures of propriety, she manipulates appearances while navigating a world where a single scandal could destroy everything. As her family teeters o...
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    18,70 €

  • The Yates Pride
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    In a small New England town, Miss Yates has lived a life of quiet dignity, hiding a secret heartache from years past. When her former love unexpectedly returns, old emotions stir, threatening the delicate balance she has maintained. As whispers of the past mix with present expectations, she must decide whether to hold on to her pride or risk everything for a second chance at ha...
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    10,18 €

  • The Givers and Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    A collection of deeply human and evocative stories, The Givers and Other Stories showcases Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s keen insight into the lives of ordinary people, particularly women, in 19th-century New England. With a delicate balance of realism and sentiment, these tales explore themes of self-sacrifice, independence, and the complexities of human relationships. Freeman’s m...
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    13,47 €

  • The Pot of Gold and Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    A delightful collection of fairy-tale-inspired short stories, The Pot of Gold and Other Stories brings together Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s enchanting tales for children. Originally published in 1892, these stories blend folklore, whimsy, and moral lessons, reflecting the charm of 19th-century New England life. With themes of generosity, perseverance, and wonder, this collection ...
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    14,38 €

  • Pembroke
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    Pembroke revolves around the complexities of love, willpower, and societal expectations set against the backdrop of a traditional New England village. The story focuses on Barnabas Thayer and Charlotte Barnard as they navigate their complicated relationship, particularly through tensions arising from political and personal disagreements. The novel opens with Barnabas preparing ...
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    15,28 €

  • The Butterfly House
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    The Butterfly House is set in the small, self-absorbed village of Fairbridge, New Jersey, where its citizens are consumed by their own sense of importance, unaware of their limitations. The story follows an ambitious woman struggling within the confines of village life, and a mysterious figure who seems detached from the social dynamics. The narrative explores the intricacies o...
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    13,04 €

  • The Copy-Cat & Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    This collection of short stories showcases Freeman’s keen insight into human nature and the intricacies of small-town life in New England. The stories explore themes of childhood, family dynamics, social expectations, and moral dilemmas, often with a touch of irony or humor. Freeman’s characters, particularly women and children, navigate the constraints of society, revealing th...
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    15,17 €

  • Doc. Gordon
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    This novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes the assistant to the enigmatic Dr. Gordon in a small New England town. As she navigates the complexities of her new role, she uncovers secrets about the doctor and the community. Freeman skillfully combines elements of romance and mystery, while exploring themes of personal independence, professional ambition, and moral di...
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    17,76 €

  • Madelon
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    Madelon by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is a dramatic tale set in a small New England town, centering on themes of love, jealousy, and sacrifice. The story follows Madelon Hautville, a strong-willed woman who becomes entangled in a web of romantic and familial tensions. When her lover is accused of murder, Madelon is determined to clear his name, even as she faces social scorn and p...
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    16,13 €

  • The Heart’s Highway
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary EWilkins / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    Freeman was born in Randolph, Massachusetts and at fifteen moved with her family to Brattleboro, Vermont. In 1884, left without any immediate family, she returned to Randolph, where she lived for almost twenty years with her childhood friend Mary Wales. She began to write seriously in the 1970s, & in the early 1880s her work began to appear in such popular magazines as Harper’s...
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    15,04 €

  • Jerome, A Poor Man
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary EWilkins / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    Set in a small New England village, this novel follows Jerome Edwards, a young man struggling against poverty and social limitations. As he works tirelessly to support his ailing mother and sister, Jerome dreams of a better life but faces the harsh realities of class differences and societal expectations. Through richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of rural life, Fre...
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    19,84 €

  • Jane Field
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    This gripping novel centers on Jane Field, a woman of modest means who becomes entangled in a web of deception to secure a better life for her daughter. When Jane assumes the identity of a deceased relative to claim an inheritance, she finds herself caught between the guilt of her lies and her desire to provide for her family. Set in a small New England town, Freeman’s story de...
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    14,48 €

  • The Wind in the Rose-Bush and Other Stories of the Supernatural
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    'The Wind in the Rose-Bush and Other Stories of the Supernatural' includes six of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s classic horror stories: 'The Wind in the Rose-bush,' 'The Shadows on the Wall,' 'Luella Miller,' 'The Southwest Chamber,' 'The Vacant Lot,' and 'The Lost Ghost.' ...
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    23,14 €

  • The Portion of Labor
    Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman / Mary EWilkins
    This novel explores the struggles of working-class life in a New England mill town through the story of Ellen Brewster, a young woman caught between the desire for a better life and the harsh realities of labor. Freeman addresses themes of class, gender, and economic hardship, offering a poignant critique of the American industrial system while also highlighting the personal re...
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    28,76 €

  • Last Gift
    Mary E Wilkins Freeman / Thomas Ruys Smith
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was one of the most popular American writers at the turn of the twentieth century, and her annual Christmas stories appeared in magazines and periodicals across the globe. Since then, the extraordinary stories that once delighted her legions of fans every festive season have gone largely out of print and unread. Now, for the first time, The L...
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    35,57 €

  • Green Mountain Stories
    Mary E Wilkins Freeman
    Think about it for a moment. What if a book had been published under a title that was not the one the author and her editor had agreed upon? Would it have mattered? Without doubt, the answer is, 'Yes.'That’s especially true with the short story collection that you are about to read by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. It was originally published under the title A Humble Romance and Othe...
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    24,80 €

  • The Copy-Cat and Other Stories
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable. ...
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    15,81 €

  • 7 best short stories - Dogs
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / O. Henry / Stephen Crane
    Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to Dogs. Cultural depictions of dogs extend back thousands of years to when dogs were portrayed on the walls of caves. Representations of dogs in ...
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    14,96 €

  • An Alabaster Box
    Florence Morse Kingsley / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    A hush-hushed collection that speaks with the clarity and courage of a master craftsman. An Alabaster Box gathers stories that illuminate the pulse of late nineteenth-century New England, where small-town lives, public decorum, and private weathering collide with quiet, insistent truth.This is more than a short stories collection; it threads american literary realism with gothi...
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    22,44 €

  • The Debtor A Novel
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    Discover the captivating world of *The Debtor*, a remarkable novel by E. Wilkins Freeman, now revived by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print. This beautifully restored edition is not just a reprint; it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, meticulously crafted for today’s readers and future generations.Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New Jersey, ...
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    27,02 €

  • The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    Weird tales from the heartland of New EnglandMary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was a highly regarded and prominent 19th century American author. She began writing as a teenager to assist in supporting her family, and her pivotal career moment came when she became secretary to Oliver Wendall Holmes who, among other achievements, was acclaimed as one of the most outstanding American p...
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    48,68 €

  • The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    Weird tales from the heartland of New EnglandMary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was a highly regarded and prominent 19th century American author. She began writing as a teenager to assist in supporting her family, and her pivotal career moment came when she became secretary to Oliver Wendall Holmes who, among other achievements, was acclaimed as one of the most outstanding American p...
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    32,95 €

  • The Portion of Labor by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Fiction, Literary
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    The Portion of Labor is one of the first labor novels. It’s a closely detailed look with finely drawn characters at the relations between labor and capital, and the economic conditions of a New England town. Freeman’s heroine leads a strike by workers in a shoe factory for better wages and working conditions, but her efforts are complicated by her feelings for the owner.Mary E....
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    21,64 €

  • The Winning Lady And Others (1909)
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    35,42 €

  • The Givers (1904)
    Mary E. Wilkins Freeman / Mary EWilkins Freeman
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    34,40 €

  • The Wind In The Rosebush And Other Stories Of The Supernatural (1903)
    Mary E. Wilkins / Mary EWilkins
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    31,19 €


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