A Lady's Shoe (1893)

By J.M. Barrie

Book Overview

A Lady's Shoe is a short story written by James Matthew Barrie and first published in 1893. The story revolves around a young man named Tom who is infatuated with a woman he sees on the street. He becomes obsessed with her to the point where he steals one of her shoes as a memento. Tom's actions lead to a series of events that ultimately result in him realizing the error of his ways and learning a valuable lesson about the consequences of his actions. The story is a poignant commentary on the dangers of obsession and the importance of respecting others' boundaries. Barrie's writing style is elegant and nuanced, and his characters are complex and multifaceted. A Lady's Shoe is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165257629
• ISBN13: 9781165257621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"