In Exile, and Other Stories by Mary Hallock Foote
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| Author | Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938 |
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| Title | In Exile, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | In exile -- Friend Barton's "concern" -- The story of the Alcazar -- A cloud on the mountain -- The rapture of Hetty -- The watchman. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "In Exile, and Other Stories" by Mary Hallock Foote is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The opening story, titled "In Exile," introduces readers to Nicky Dyer, a young Cornish boy, and Frances Newell, a schoolmistress, as they navigate the dry and harsh landscape of a Californian mining camp. Their interactions reveal themes of youth, exploration, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of an unforgiving wilderness. The opening of "In Exile" begins with Nicky and Frances sitting on a hill overlooking a sunburnt valley, where they engage in a conversation about water sources. This simple discussion reveals their personalities—Nicky, the carefree and amiable boy, and Frances, the thoughtful and somewhat isolated schoolmistress yearning for a connection. As they venture to a spring, they encounter a young man named Arnold, who disrupts their retreat and introduces an element of romantic tension. The story captures the essence of isolation and yearning for companionship, ultimately establishing a grounded narrative steeped in the everyday realities of life in a mining camp while hinting at deeper emotional undertones and the potential for future connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8506 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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