Tales Of Orris (1860)

By Jean Ingelow

Book Overview

Tales of Orris is a collection of short stories written by Jean Ingelow and published in 1860. The book consists of ten tales that are set in the fictional town of Orris, a place that is reminiscent of the author's own childhood home in Lincolnshire, England. The stories are all centered around the lives of the town's inhabitants, who are portrayed with a great deal of warmth and affection by Ingelow. Each tale is unique and explores different themes, such as love, loss, and the importance of family. The book is written in a style that is both poetic and descriptive, with rich imagery and vivid language that bring the characters and their surroundings to life. Overall, Tales of Orris is a charming and engaging collection of stories that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of its people.Containing The Grandmother�������s Shoe; The Golden Opportunity; And Other Stories.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: 1104659786
• ISBN13: 9781104659783
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"