In Simpkinsville: Character Tales

By Ruth McEnery Stuart

Book Overview

In Simpkinsville: Character Tales by Ruth McEnery Stuart is a collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Simpkinsville. The stories revolve around the lives of ordinary people living in the town and their experiences. The characters are diverse and range from young children to elderly folks, each with their unique quirks and personalities. The book explores themes of love, loss, family, and community through the lens of the characters' lives. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that captures the essence of small-town life. Stuart's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the characters and their surroundings to life, making the reader feel as though they are a part of the community. In Simpkinsville: Character Tales is a heartwarming and charming book that celebrates the beauty of everyday life.""Of co'se, Brother Binney""--he spoke with painful hesitation --""of co'se she'll look for you to come an' to put up a prayer, an' maybe read a po'tion o' Scripture. An' I've thought that over. Seems to me the whole thing is sad enough for religious services--ef anything is. I've seen reel funerals thet wasn't half so mo'nful, ef I'm any judge of earthly sorrers. There wouldn't be any occasion to bring in the doll in the services, I don't think. But there ain't any earthly grief, in my opinion, but's got a Scripture tex' to match it, ef it's properly selected.""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: 1419125842
• ISBN13: 9781419125843
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"