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'The past is our only real possession in life. It is the one piece of property of which time cannot deprive us; it is our own in a way that nothing else is. It never leaves our consciousness.

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Balcony Stories is a collection of short stories written by Grace E. King. The book is set in New Orleans and explores the lives of the city's diverse inhabitants. The stories are told from the perspective of the residents who live in the balconies of the city's historic buildings... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Balcony Stories is a collection of vignettes by Grace Elizabeth King that explores Southern life, focusing on the perspectives and experiences of women. Through gatherings on balconies during warm summer nights, the women share memories, tales of love, loss, and the bonds between... Read Full Overview

Grace E. King's "Balcony Stories" offers a glimpse into the lives of women in Louisiana through a collection of evocative short stories. Set against the backdrop of the American South, these tales explore the experiences, challenges, and resilience of women in a specific time... Read Full Overview

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THERE is much of life passed on the balcony in a country where the summer unrolls in six moon-lengths, and where the nights have to come with a double endowment of vastness and splendor to compensate for the tedious, sun-parched days. And in that country the women love to sit... Read Full Overview

Balcony Stories This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting:... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview