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Miss Mink's Soldier and Other Stories
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
50 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 1918
About the author
Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
38 books3 followersAlice Hegan Rice, also known as Alice Caldwell Hegan, was an American novelist. Born Alice Caldwell Hegan in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The book was a best seller in 1902 and is set in Louisville, Kentucky where she then lived. It was made into a successful play in 1903, and there were three Hollywood movie versions of it. The best known is the 1934 film that starred Pauline Lord and W.C. Fields.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1901), The Inky Way (1940) and Happiness Road (1942) were autobiographical works.
She was born Alice Caldwell Hegan in Shelbyville, Kentucky on 11 January 1870, and died in Louisville, Kentucky on 10 February 1942. She was granted two honorary Litt.D. degrees, the first from from Rollins College in 1928, and the second from the University of Louisville in 1937.
She was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. They had no children. The house they lived in at 1444 St. James Court is still standing. She was a niece of Frances Little .
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1901), The Inky Way (1940) and Happiness Road (1942) were autobiographical works.
She was born Alice Caldwell Hegan in Shelbyville, Kentucky on 11 January 1870, and died in Louisville, Kentucky on 10 February 1942. She was granted two honorary Litt.D. degrees, the first from from Rollins College in 1928, and the second from the University of Louisville in 1937.
She was married to poet and dramatist Cale Young Rice. They had no children. The house they lived in at 1444 St. James Court is still standing. She was a niece of Frances Little .
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June 18, 2019
Each of these stories seems to convey a specific human emotion or experience and for the most part I enjoyed them all. The author wrote a whole variety of characters from different creeds and backgrounds, which was a pleasant surprise, and the settings were equally varied. Overall, I'd give this a 3.5 stars.
Miss Mink's Soldier **
The collection of stories began poorly with this story about unrequited love. An aged woman who has lived a chaste life meets a young soldier who appreciates her friendship if nothing else. It was ok, but it bored me a little.
A Darling of Misfortune *****
I'm partial to a story about a vagabond so this one is one of my favourite stories in this collection. A pretty well off man spends his life roaming around, jumping the railroad. Completely enamored with wanderlust. For one day of the year, he quits his tramping around to attend a soiree with his fraternity friends. He gets suited and booted for the occasion, spends a night in a fancy hotel. And then laments an audience with a hilarious story before leaving again. A series of unfortunate events on his way to this annual soiree gives both the reader and himself a great story.
'Pop' ****
Really enjoyed this story about letting go and empty nest syndrome. Pop's chaotic character was so fun to read.
Hoodoed *****
This one had me laughing the whole way through! The main character is a lazy hypochondriac who gets it into his head that his wife had put a hoodo on him (black magic). His long suffering wife has had enough of his shit and, good natured-ly, tricks him into getting his lazy ass out of bed. Fun to read.
A Matter of Friendship ***
As you can gather, this is a story about friendship, but also about reckless decisions. It was a fairly cute read.
The Wild Oats of a Spinster **
Like the first, I didn't enjoy this one much. Maybe I just don't like stories about staunch old women who refuse to enjoy life?
Cupid Goes Slumming ****
This one is about two people falling in love and it was just the cutest.
The Soul of O Sanna San ***
Out of the lot of them, this was by far the saddest. A bittersweet coming of age story. A girl meets a prisoner of war who has lost both his legs and both his arms. She befriends the soldier, despite the language barrier. And the ending is so damn bittersweet!
Miss Mink's Soldier **
The collection of stories began poorly with this story about unrequited love. An aged woman who has lived a chaste life meets a young soldier who appreciates her friendship if nothing else. It was ok, but it bored me a little.
A Darling of Misfortune *****
I'm partial to a story about a vagabond so this one is one of my favourite stories in this collection. A pretty well off man spends his life roaming around, jumping the railroad. Completely enamored with wanderlust. For one day of the year, he quits his tramping around to attend a soiree with his fraternity friends. He gets suited and booted for the occasion, spends a night in a fancy hotel. And then laments an audience with a hilarious story before leaving again. A series of unfortunate events on his way to this annual soiree gives both the reader and himself a great story.
'Pop' ****
Really enjoyed this story about letting go and empty nest syndrome. Pop's chaotic character was so fun to read.
Hoodoed *****
This one had me laughing the whole way through! The main character is a lazy hypochondriac who gets it into his head that his wife had put a hoodo on him (black magic). His long suffering wife has had enough of his shit and, good natured-ly, tricks him into getting his lazy ass out of bed. Fun to read.
A Matter of Friendship ***
As you can gather, this is a story about friendship, but also about reckless decisions. It was a fairly cute read.
The Wild Oats of a Spinster **
Like the first, I didn't enjoy this one much. Maybe I just don't like stories about staunch old women who refuse to enjoy life?
Cupid Goes Slumming ****
This one is about two people falling in love and it was just the cutest.
The Soul of O Sanna San ***
Out of the lot of them, this was by far the saddest. A bittersweet coming of age story. A girl meets a prisoner of war who has lost both his legs and both his arms. She befriends the soldier, despite the language barrier. And the ending is so damn bittersweet!
August 3, 2018
This is probably the cutest book I've ever read. And I hate to sound like a 17-year-old Booktuber but "The Soul Of O Sana San" gave me AAAALL THE FEEEEELS.
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