Excerpt from Wind of Destiny
The letters in this story are real letters. I know this because they were written to me by the man the world knows as 0. Henry, author, and only as the author. Not half a dozen people knew the real Sydney Porter, and the man was greater than the author. There are other letters which are mine own, and no other eyes shall see them. But the letters in this book were not written to me as a woman, but rather to the little girl of his memory who lived next door to him in the street of Yesterday. The background for the letters is pure fiction. Maybe I have let more of myself creep into this tale than I had planned. If this be true, the reason is that my whole thought centred upon revealing Sydney Porter to the lovers of O. Henry.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Step into the early 20th century American South with this captivating epistolary novel, where a series of letters unveil the life of a young woman named Caroline, a schoolteacher living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through her correspondence with her adventurous cousin Dicky, a nurse in New York City, and a rekindled connection with a childhood friend turned renowned author, Robert Haralson, Caroline's world expands beyond the confines of her quiet mountain town. The story delves into themes of self-discovery, societal expectations, and the complexities of love and friendship. As Caroline approaches her 30th birthday, she grapples with the desire for a life filled with passion and purpose, questioning the path laid out for her as a spinster in a traditional Southern community. The letters offer a glimpse into the contrasting lifestyles of Caroline and Dicky, reflecting the changing roles of women during this era. With wit and poignant observations, the author explores the universal longing for connection and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. This book's insights into the human experience resonate with readers, reminding us that the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment is a journey shaped by both circumstance and choice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331672340_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331672340
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331672340
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)