The Wrong Turning, And Other Sketches

The Wrong Turning, And Other Sketches

George Etell Sargent

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Historia social y cultural
ISBN:
9781279426302
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'The Wrong Turning, And Other Sketches' presents a collection of short stories and essays by George Etell Sargent, offering a glimpse into Victorian social life and mores. Sargent’s keen observations and narrative skill bring to life a variety of characters and situations, ranging from the humorous to the poignant. This collection provides insights into the social issues and everyday concerns of the time, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in social history and Victorian literature. Sargent’s work reflects the popular literary styles of the late 19th century, and his stories are characterized by vivid descriptions and moral undertones. Readers will appreciate the author’s attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human behavior. 'The Wrong Turning' is a testament to Sargent’s talent as a storyteller and his contribution to the literary landscape of his era.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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