A Little Summer Shower (1887)

By Mrs George Blagden

Book Overview

A Little Summer Shower is a collection of short stories written by Mrs. George Blagden and published in 1887. The stories are set in the English countryside and depict the everyday lives of the rural population. The book is divided into two parts, the first part consisting of stories that revolve around the lives of the lower classes, while the second part focuses on the upper classes. The stories in the first part of the book are characterized by their simplicity and realism. They depict the struggles of the working class in a time when poverty was rampant and social mobility was limited. The second part of the book, on the other hand, portrays the lives of the wealthy and privileged in a more romanticized manner. Throughout the book, Mrs. Blagden uses vivid descriptions to bring the English countryside to life. Her writing style is marked by its attention to detail and its ability to evoke strong emotions in the reader. The stories in A Little Summer Shower are both heartwarming and thought-provoking, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived during it. Overall, A Little Summer Shower is a charming collection of stories that provides a fascinating look at rural life in England during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature or social history.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: 1164536435
• ISBN13: 9781164536437
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"