National Miniatures (1918)

By Francis Ellington Leupp

Book Overview

National Miniatures is a book written by Francis Ellington Leupp and published in 1918. The book is a collection of short stories that provide a glimpse into the lives of people from different countries and cultures. Each story is like a miniature painting, capturing the essence of a nation and its people in a few pages.The book includes stories from countries such as Japan, China, India, Russia, Italy, and France, among others. The stories cover a range of themes, from love and betrayal to politics and war. They are written in a simple yet powerful style that brings the characters and their struggles to life.Some of the notable stories in the book include ""The White Butterfly"" from Japan, which tells the story of a young girl who falls in love with a samurai warrior; ""The Red Shawl"" from India, which explores the caste system and the struggle for social mobility; and ""The Little Captain"" from Russia, which follows a young boy who dreams of becoming a soldier.Overall, National Miniatures is a captivating collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on different cultures and societies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in world literature and the human experience.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: 116402650X
• ISBN13: 9781164026501
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"