Saxe Holm's Stories : First Series

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Saxe Holm's Stories" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening piece, "Draxy Miller's Dowry," sets the stage for a deeply emotional narrative centered around Draxy Miller, a young girl navigated through the complexities of her family's struggles, particularly highlighting her father Reuben Miller's enduring failures and noble nature. This story encapsulates themes of resilience, love, and the quest for identity amidst dire circumstances. The beginning of "Draxy Miller's Dowry" introduces the Miller family, where Reuben is a kind-hearted but unsuccessful farmer plagued by a series of misfortunes, and Jane, his supportive wife, embodies unwavering loyalty. The narrative reveals Draxy's poignant connection with her father, depicting her as his confidante and an astute observer of life. As the story unfolds, Draxy grows in strength and wisdom, facing family tragedies and financial hardships with remarkable fortitude. The vivid portrayal of their rural life, intricate family dynamics, and Draxy's aspirations profoundly impacts the reader, laying a foundation for themes that are likely to resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Draxy Miller's dowry

The elder's wife

Whose wife was she?

The one-legged dancers

How one woman kept her husband

Esther Wynn's love-letters.

Credits:

Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01