
audiobook
Different Girls - Harper's Novelettes
Harper & Brothers Publishers New York and London
Introduction
The Little Joys of Margaret - by Richard Le Gallienne
Kittie's Sister Josephine - by Elizabeth Jordan
The Wizard's Touch - by Alice Brown
The Bitter Cup - by Charles B. De Camp
His Sister - by Mary Applewhite Bacon
The Perfect Year - by Eleanor A. Hallowell
Editha - by William Dean Howells
A mosaic of young women from small‑town America unfolds in this collection, each voice revealing a distinct mix of hope, duty, and quiet rebellion. One story follows a once‑engaged provincial girl who, after watching her sisters set out with husbands, remains at home caring for an invalid mother, her own beauty dimmed by relentless devotion. Another glimpse offers a buoyant East‑Side spirit whose laughter hints at a larger, more diverse immigrant tapestry waiting to be explored.
The tales range from the tender aspirations of a girl dreaming of simple joys to the sharper edges of a sister wrestling with familial expectations. Through humor, pathos, and keen observation, the stories capture the everyday courage of girls shaped by their surroundings, inviting listeners to recognize both the common threads and the surprising variations that define their lives.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (303K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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