The Wizard's Daughter, and Other Stories by Margaret Collier Graham
"The Wizard's Daughter and Other Stories" by Margaret Collier Graham is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore the interwoven lives of characters against pastoral backdrops and themes of human emotion, nature, and social dynamics. The opening story, "The Wizard's Daughter," introduces a range of characters navigating personal challenges and relationships in a rustic setting, hinting at the blend of realism and moral inquiry. Atthe start of the collection, the reader is introduced to a young man named Mr. Palmerston, who is convalescing at the Dysart cabin in California. As he interacts with Mrs. Dysart and another newcomer, Professor Brownell, the dynamics of their conversations reveal both personal insecurities and communal aspirations, particularly relating to water rights and agricultural ambitions. The exchange between Mrs. Dysart and Palmerston sets a humorous yet poignant tone, highlighting themes of health, hope, and the tensions between science and faith. The atmosphere is rich with natural imagery, and the character interactions foreshadow deeper explorations into human relationships and personal motivations that continue throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Graham, Margaret Collier, 1850-1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05030272 |
| Title | The Wizard's Daughter, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The wizard's daughter -- Marg'et Ann -- At the foot of the trail -- Lib -- For value received -- The face of the poor. |
| Credits | Produced by Geetu Melwani, Annie McGuire, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26307 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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