Buttered Side Down: Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Buttered Side Down" by Edna Ferber is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories revolve around a variety of characters predominantly navigating life's complexities, often set against the backdrop of urban life, particularly in cities like Chicago. The collection captures the struggles and aspirations of everyday individuals, highlighting themes of loneliness, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The opening of the book introduces the character Gertrude, known as Gertie, who lives in a rundown boarding house in Chicago. As she prepares for bed after a long and weary day of work in a department store, Gertie grapples with feelings of loneliness and the challenges of city life. The scene provides insight into her thoughts as she interacts with the "Kid Next Door," revealing the budding friendship between them. Their midnight encounter hints at a deeper connection and the shared struggles of young adults trying to find their place in the world, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of relationships and personal growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The frog and the puddle

The man who came back

What she wore

A bush league hero

The kitchen side of the door

One of the old girls

Maymeys from Cuba

The leading lady

That home-town feeling

The homely heroine

Sun dried

Where the car turns at 18th.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1995-11-01