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The City On Fire, And Other Instructive Stories

The City On Fire, And Other Instructive Stories

Frances Upcher Cousens

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781278691947
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'The City On Fire, And Other Instructive Stories' presents a collection of compelling short stories by Frances Upcher Cousens. These tales offer a glimpse into the social mores and human experiences of a bygone era. With an emphasis on character development and evocative settings, Cousens crafts narratives that are both instructive and engaging. These stories, reminiscent of classic literary fiction, explore themes of morality, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. Readers will appreciate the author’s insightful observations and the timeless quality of these carefully constructed narratives. This collection is a valuable addition to the short story genre and a worthwhile read for those interested in historical fiction and literary craftsmanship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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