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The Grey Woman, and Other Tales
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First published January 1, 1865
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Elizabeth Gaskell
1,073 books3,835 followersElizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature.
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Елізабет Гаскелл (Ukrainian)
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Елізабет Гаскелл (Ukrainian)
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August 16, 2017
The first story, "The Grey Woman" is a standout. Many of the other stories were pieces of their time and haven't remained contemporary. I wonder if when many of these stories were written when Gaskell was tired out from childbirth and not a her full writing prowess.
November 25, 2020
ENGLISH: Eight stories by Gaskell, quite good all of them, although I liked best those in the Cranford collection. Most of them are moral lessons, some of which I found somewhat sentimental, although all in all I quite liked them.
The story of the title (The Grey Woman), also the longest, is a formidable nineteenth-century drama where a German woman, pushed by her acquaintances, marries a French dandy she doesn't love, and discovers that her husband is the chief of a band of bandits and assassins. The rest of the story relates her flight, and how she manages to elude him because her sufferings have made her lose her beauty, to the point that her husband does not recognize her when he sees her (hence the title of the story).
ESPAÑOL: Ocho cuentos de Gaskell, todos bastante buenos, aunque me gustaron más los de la colección de Cranford. La mayor parte dan enseñanzas morales, y alguno lo encontré demasiado sentimental, aunque en conjunto me gustaron bastante.
El cuento que da título al volumen (La Mujer Gris), que también es el más largo de todos, es un tremendo dramón decimonónico en el que una mujer alemana, empujada por sus conocidos, se casa con un figurín francés al que no quiere, y descubre que su marido es el jefe de una banda de bandidos y asesinos. El resto del cuento relata su huida, y cómo consigue eludirle porque sus padecimientos le hacen perder toda su belleza, hasta el punto que su marido no la reconoce cuando la ve (de ahí el título del cuento).
The story of the title (The Grey Woman), also the longest, is a formidable nineteenth-century drama where a German woman, pushed by her acquaintances, marries a French dandy she doesn't love, and discovers that her husband is the chief of a band of bandits and assassins. The rest of the story relates her flight, and how she manages to elude him because her sufferings have made her lose her beauty, to the point that her husband does not recognize her when he sees her (hence the title of the story).
ESPAÑOL: Ocho cuentos de Gaskell, todos bastante buenos, aunque me gustaron más los de la colección de Cranford. La mayor parte dan enseñanzas morales, y alguno lo encontré demasiado sentimental, aunque en conjunto me gustaron bastante.
El cuento que da título al volumen (La Mujer Gris), que también es el más largo de todos, es un tremendo dramón decimonónico en el que una mujer alemana, empujada por sus conocidos, se casa con un figurín francés al que no quiere, y descubre que su marido es el jefe de una banda de bandidos y asesinos. El resto del cuento relata su huida, y cómo consigue eludirle porque sus padecimientos le hacen perder toda su belleza, hasta el punto que su marido no la reconoce cuando la ve (de ahí el título del cuento).
September 8, 2015
These lovely little stories, many of which are about children or young people, are more often than not morality tales. They often feature kindness and generosity in the face of great difficulty. The characters are well rounded and I enjoyed the description of life (usually of the lower classes) in Victorian times. My copy was downloaded from Project Gutenberg, which is a terrific source of out-of-copyright works.
April 21, 2013
Some very nice short stories, a real pleasure to read.
The Grey Woman stands out as a Gothic tale, in the tradition of Ms. Ann Radcliffe's novels.
The Grey Woman stands out as a Gothic tale, in the tradition of Ms. Ann Radcliffe's novels.
November 1, 2021
Dismayed at how little I enjoyed these, but it is what it is. I want to try the old nurse tale too, don't fail me now Gaskell.
February 26, 2025
Some good stories, some not so good.
September 23, 2022
This set of short stories is hit or miss, as most collections of short stories are. The first story is by far the strongest, but overall I liked the others. The brief commentary I give on each story below will not contain spoilers. All in all, if you like Elizabeth Gaskell and short stories, it is worth a read.
The Grey Woman: A young woman who feels pressured into marrying a man she doesn't really know learns that her fears were well-founded in this gothic tale with secrets, secluded wives, murder, and desperate escapes. There are a few extra pieces to make it unique, like a language barrier and international relations.
Curious if True: A young man out for a walk becomes lost and encounters an unusual house party. I did not know anything about the plot for this story when it began and it was fun figuring out what was going on and trying to determine who each of the characters was. I did have to look up a few things, probably because I am an American.
Six Weeks at Heppenheim: A young man out on a holiday becomes ill and finds himself spending (you guessed it) six weeks at Heppenheim while convalescing. The ending of this tale surprised me. When you begin reading it you will likely automatically assume you know how it ends. I thought that it was insightful in how it had a character examine how a person she once knew had changed and determine whether the changes mattered.
Libbie Marsh's Three Eras: Ms. Libbie Marsh is a young woman without family who finds herself moving in with strangers at the beginning of this tale and wondering what the rest of her life will be like. This is the beginning of a set of morality tales. There was a really obnoxious character in this one who confronts the heroine at a low point that stands out to me as I reflect upon the tale. Also, I think that the story reflects that our need for someone to love is a part of the human condition, not limited to any time or place.
Christmas Storms and Sunshine: Two men who hold the same job at two papers with completely opposite political views live in the same apartment building. Add in their wives and drama ensues. There is a part of this story that very much reminds me of Anne of Green Gables. It has a similar resolution.
Hand and Heart: We see a young boy at three moments in his life (like with Libbie above) and see how he changes himself and those around him. The hero in this story is mostly a Mary Sue and it gets a bit unrealistic. I think that the moral of the story - that a good person treating people with respect and patience can make a difference - is still true. The hero just needed more faults to be believable.
Bessy's Troubles at Home: Bessy's mother goes on a trip for her health and leaves Bessy in charge of her siblings and the house. This story had some cringe-worthy moments. It also never addresses whether Bessy fulfilled a promise to a neighbor that she makes during the story. My desire to know if she did or didn't is what sticks with me the most.
Disappearances: This story is a loosely related account of various people disappearing at different times and how the cases were or were not resolved. I did not like this story. It rambled rather a lot. It contained a reference to a historical case that I did enjoy when I looked it up, so it still had something in its favor.
The Grey Woman: A young woman who feels pressured into marrying a man she doesn't really know learns that her fears were well-founded in this gothic tale with secrets, secluded wives, murder, and desperate escapes. There are a few extra pieces to make it unique, like a language barrier and international relations.
Curious if True: A young man out for a walk becomes lost and encounters an unusual house party. I did not know anything about the plot for this story when it began and it was fun figuring out what was going on and trying to determine who each of the characters was. I did have to look up a few things, probably because I am an American.
Six Weeks at Heppenheim: A young man out on a holiday becomes ill and finds himself spending (you guessed it) six weeks at Heppenheim while convalescing. The ending of this tale surprised me. When you begin reading it you will likely automatically assume you know how it ends. I thought that it was insightful in how it had a character examine how a person she once knew had changed and determine whether the changes mattered.
Libbie Marsh's Three Eras: Ms. Libbie Marsh is a young woman without family who finds herself moving in with strangers at the beginning of this tale and wondering what the rest of her life will be like. This is the beginning of a set of morality tales. There was a really obnoxious character in this one who confronts the heroine at a low point that stands out to me as I reflect upon the tale. Also, I think that the story reflects that our need for someone to love is a part of the human condition, not limited to any time or place.
Christmas Storms and Sunshine: Two men who hold the same job at two papers with completely opposite political views live in the same apartment building. Add in their wives and drama ensues. There is a part of this story that very much reminds me of Anne of Green Gables. It has a similar resolution.
Hand and Heart: We see a young boy at three moments in his life (like with Libbie above) and see how he changes himself and those around him. The hero in this story is mostly a Mary Sue and it gets a bit unrealistic. I think that the moral of the story - that a good person treating people with respect and patience can make a difference - is still true. The hero just needed more faults to be believable.
Bessy's Troubles at Home: Bessy's mother goes on a trip for her health and leaves Bessy in charge of her siblings and the house. This story had some cringe-worthy moments. It also never addresses whether Bessy fulfilled a promise to a neighbor that she makes during the story. My desire to know if she did or didn't is what sticks with me the most.
Disappearances: This story is a loosely related account of various people disappearing at different times and how the cases were or were not resolved. I did not like this story. It rambled rather a lot. It contained a reference to a historical case that I did enjoy when I looked it up, so it still had something in its favor.
August 8, 2025
Я вже була знайома з творчістю Елізабет Гаскелл раніше, однак ніяких очікувань не вибудовувала. Я читала у неї "Північ і південь", який, на відміну від серіалу, мені дуже сподобався, а також "Кренфорд", який, на відміну від серіалу, мені дуже не сподобався. Тут же нам пропонують невелику збірку готичних оповідань, що не схоже на попередні твори авторки взагалі.
Найбільшими творами у книзі є власне "Сіра жінка" та "Сестра-клариса". Інші історії зовсім крихітні, по пару десятків сторінок.
"Сіра жінка" - це саме те, що ви уявляєте, коли чуєте словосполучення "готична література". Тут немає жодної містики, але відчуття напруження і страху переслідує і читача, і головну героїню. Мені дуже сподобалось. 5/5.
"Сестра-клариса" - це непогана для свого часу, але сьогодні дещо передбачувана та клішована історія про відьму, що наклала прокляття на аристократа, який її образив, і тим самим несвідомо нашкодила своїй онуці. Ви зрозумієте, чим усе закінчиться задовго до фіналу, але твір представляє певний історичний інтерес. 3/5.
У невеличкому оповіданні "Кумедно, якщо це правда" було досить цікаво знаходити персонажів із класичних дитячих казок. Важко щось іще про нього сказати, бо воно прямо зовсім маленьке. 3/5.
У "Зникненні" жінка розповідає про випадки зникнень людей, які вона вишукує у матеріалах, присвячених лондонській поліції в популярному на той час журналі. В принципі, оповідь складається з опису цих випадків. Деякі з них мали трагічну розв'язку, деякі - несподівану, а інші ж залишились нерозгаданими назавжди. 4/5.
Останнє оповідання "Розповідь старої няньки" - це, як і "Сіра жінка", еталон готичної літератури, але вже із загадковим старовинним особняком, привидами і родинними таємницями. Місцями я б взагалі назвала це повноцінними жахами. 5/5.
У підсумку збірка мені сподобалась. Можу радити її до прочитання. Тільки не розраховуйте на непередбачувані фінали і плот-твісти, в цьому плані книзі нічого вам запропонувати. Сюди треба йти по атмосферу.
Найбільшими творами у книзі є власне "Сіра жінка" та "Сестра-клариса". Інші історії зовсім крихітні, по пару десятків сторінок.
"Сіра жінка" - це саме те, що ви уявляєте, коли чуєте словосполучення "готична література". Тут немає жодної містики, але відчуття напруження і страху переслідує і читача, і головну героїню. Мені дуже сподобалось. 5/5.
"Сестра-клариса" - це непогана для свого часу, але сьогодні дещо передбачувана та клішована історія про відьму, що наклала прокляття на аристократа, який її образив, і тим самим несвідомо нашкодила своїй онуці. Ви зрозумієте, чим усе закінчиться задовго до фіналу, але твір представляє певний історичний інтерес. 3/5.
У невеличкому оповіданні "Кумедно, якщо це правда" було досить цікаво знаходити персонажів із класичних дитячих казок. Важко щось іще про нього сказати, бо воно прямо зовсім маленьке. 3/5.
У "Зникненні" жінка розповідає про випадки зникнень людей, які вона вишукує у матеріалах, присвячених лондонській поліції в популярному на той час журналі. В принципі, оповідь складається з опису цих випадків. Деякі з них мали трагічну розв'язку, деякі - несподівану, а інші ж залишились нерозгаданими назавжди. 4/5.
Останнє оповідання "Розповідь старої няньки" - це, як і "Сіра жінка", еталон готичної літератури, але вже із загадковим старовинним особняком, привидами і родинними таємницями. Місцями я б взагалі назвала це повноцінними жахами. 5/5.
У підсумку збірка мені сподобалась. Можу радити її до прочитання. Тільки не розраховуйте на непередбачувані фінали і плот-твісти, в цьому плані книзі нічого вам запропонувати. Сюди треба йти по атмосферу.
July 30, 2023
The Grey Women somehow reminds me of Bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Annotated by Anne Brontë: Ageless Literary Classic. Such a good story wrapped in 70 pages. Exciting at the same time poignant.
February 14, 2018
I am mainly rating this book for the first tale - The Grey Woman, a Gothic tale of a meek, beautiful woman, Anna, is rushed into a (well, saying bad would be quite an understatement) marriage. When faced with death Anna fortunately has a resourceful handmaid to help escape, but her life is forever changed.
The rest of the tales, like others have mentioned, don't really hold up to the test of time and aren't overly memorable.
The rest of the tales, like others have mentioned, don't really hold up to the test of time and aren't overly memorable.
September 25, 2025
I expected better from Elizabeth Gaskell
I haven’t bothered to investigate the history of these stories but they are not up to Gaskell’s usual standard, in my opinion. Her style is good, but the stories mostly fall flat either from predictability or from triteness. I suspect that they were written early in her writing career.
I haven’t bothered to investigate the history of these stories but they are not up to Gaskell’s usual standard, in my opinion. Her style is good, but the stories mostly fall flat either from predictability or from triteness. I suspect that they were written early in her writing career.
December 2, 2017
The Gray Woman short story was surprisingly gripping, about a woman falling into and escaping from an abusive relationship. This edition has versions of the short stories that have been "translated" into modern English. The originals are in appendixes.
April 11, 2019
I love Gaskell, but by and large, these stories were pretty terrible. Extremely moralistic, all about doing your duty and knowing your place, and don't ever get ideas above your station or proscribed role in life (ladies especially).
November 2, 2017
The Gray Woman was by far the strongest story. Unfortunately the bulk of the tales feel rather dated or are simple moral tales more along the lines of children fiction.
December 26, 2017
2,5/5 stars
August 24, 2018
I was surprised by how much I did not enjoy the moral stories in this collection.
September 8, 2022
Couldn't get into this I'm afraid. Ghost stories have moved on a lot since these stories were written and this was just too tedious to carry on reading.
December 18, 2025
Not the best story ever but it's set in and around Karlsruhe?? amazing
September 9, 2013
I've encountered some of these tales before in a Virago collection titled "Curious, If True" which contained examples of Gaskell's ghost stories. This collection, however, is a little different, being as it contains two tales with a supernatural element and the rest are either ones which were published in Household Words (and are almost conversational in tone rather than stories in themselves - the last piece "Disappearances" being the best example of this) or are examples of Victorian didactic fiction, so beloved of women writers of the time.
The first two stories ("The Grey Woman" and "Curious, If True") are, in my opinion, the best. The Grey Woman has such delicious overtones of The Mysteries of Udolpho that it is impossible not to get swept up in the romance of the Alpine scenery, the ruined castle and the Banditti whom The Grey Woman of the title accidentally marries into. Curious, if True, is the most supernatural, complete with a mysterious dark forest for the main character to get lost in and peopled with characters from fairy tales.
The next two are also good examples of short stories with lots of tragedy and heart-rending moments. Libbie Marsh's Three Eras had me weeping unashamedly. "Hand and Heart" and "Bessy's Troubles at Home" are examples of Victorian didactic fiction, plain and simple. Always be kind, always do your best at home, say your prayers, etc - read one, you've read them all.
Finally "Disappearances" is almost documentary in tone and details the marvellous work of the Victorian Detectives in nosying into everyone's lives and keeping them all on the straight and narrow. I loved Gaskell's comment in it: "Once more, let me say I am thankful to live in the days of the Detective Police; if I am murdered, or commit bigamy, at any rate my friends will have the comfort of knowing all about it." Her discussion of the 18th Century novel Caleb Williams in this piece is also interesting if you are a student of literature.
As always, I particularly enjoyed the description of places in Gaskell's stories - her descriptions of my home town of Manchester cheered me up no end and she also refers to Victorian Southport - again which I enjoyed. Being able to place a story always seems to bring it to life for me.
These aren't her best stories (read her ghost stories or her novels if you want those) but they are interesting enough and a quick read. Free on kindle - what's not to like?
The first two stories ("The Grey Woman" and "Curious, If True") are, in my opinion, the best. The Grey Woman has such delicious overtones of The Mysteries of Udolpho that it is impossible not to get swept up in the romance of the Alpine scenery, the ruined castle and the Banditti whom The Grey Woman of the title accidentally marries into. Curious, if True, is the most supernatural, complete with a mysterious dark forest for the main character to get lost in and peopled with characters from fairy tales.
The next two are also good examples of short stories with lots of tragedy and heart-rending moments. Libbie Marsh's Three Eras had me weeping unashamedly. "Hand and Heart" and "Bessy's Troubles at Home" are examples of Victorian didactic fiction, plain and simple. Always be kind, always do your best at home, say your prayers, etc - read one, you've read them all.
Finally "Disappearances" is almost documentary in tone and details the marvellous work of the Victorian Detectives in nosying into everyone's lives and keeping them all on the straight and narrow. I loved Gaskell's comment in it: "Once more, let me say I am thankful to live in the days of the Detective Police; if I am murdered, or commit bigamy, at any rate my friends will have the comfort of knowing all about it." Her discussion of the 18th Century novel Caleb Williams in this piece is also interesting if you are a student of literature.
As always, I particularly enjoyed the description of places in Gaskell's stories - her descriptions of my home town of Manchester cheered me up no end and she also refers to Victorian Southport - again which I enjoyed. Being able to place a story always seems to bring it to life for me.
These aren't her best stories (read her ghost stories or her novels if you want those) but they are interesting enough and a quick read. Free on kindle - what's not to like?
December 23, 2013
Having read half of these stories in other collections, I only read the four from this one that were new to me.
'Bessy's Troubles at Home' revolve around a fatherless family of six children and an ailing mother. When the mother is sent - on doctor's advice - to Southport for three weeks, fifteen-year-old Bessy is left in charge of the house. She has two older brothers who have to work. The other three are younger than Bessy. Her troubles emerge from her plans to please everyone in ways that suit *her* rather than appealing to her siblings. This is a story about caring for others and being selfless.
'Libbie Marsh's Three Eras' is about a plain-looking orphan girl who moves into a family home as their lodger. She notices a young lad living in the house opposite, suffering with some sort of illness. The lonely girl makes up her mind to befriend the boy.
'Hand in Heart' covers two years of Tom Fketcher's life, beginning when he's eight years old. His loving mother teaches him to be kind towards others. Tom takes this advice to heart and makes it his mission in life to be as helpful and humble as he can.
'Christmas Storms & Sunshine' features two couples who live close to each other and do not get along well. An incident with a cat causes animosity between the two women. It takes a more serious incident concerning one of the couples' baby to uncover the true nature of the two rival wives.
Of the other four tales that I read some time ago, I remember that 'The Grey Woman' was one of Mrs Gaskell's most original works, featuring two women donning disguises and going on the run from a dangerous husband.
'Disappearances' is probably one of Mrs Gaskell's least interesting works - in my opinion - and I remember little about it.
'Curious if True' features some sort of party where all guests have featured as characters in various nursery rhymes.
'Six Weeks at Heppenheim' - can't remember much about this one, other than it features a gentleman staying at an inn (I think) for six weeks (of course), owing to him being ill or injured.
'Bessy's Troubles at Home' revolve around a fatherless family of six children and an ailing mother. When the mother is sent - on doctor's advice - to Southport for three weeks, fifteen-year-old Bessy is left in charge of the house. She has two older brothers who have to work. The other three are younger than Bessy. Her troubles emerge from her plans to please everyone in ways that suit *her* rather than appealing to her siblings. This is a story about caring for others and being selfless.
'Libbie Marsh's Three Eras' is about a plain-looking orphan girl who moves into a family home as their lodger. She notices a young lad living in the house opposite, suffering with some sort of illness. The lonely girl makes up her mind to befriend the boy.
'Hand in Heart' covers two years of Tom Fketcher's life, beginning when he's eight years old. His loving mother teaches him to be kind towards others. Tom takes this advice to heart and makes it his mission in life to be as helpful and humble as he can.
'Christmas Storms & Sunshine' features two couples who live close to each other and do not get along well. An incident with a cat causes animosity between the two women. It takes a more serious incident concerning one of the couples' baby to uncover the true nature of the two rival wives.
Of the other four tales that I read some time ago, I remember that 'The Grey Woman' was one of Mrs Gaskell's most original works, featuring two women donning disguises and going on the run from a dangerous husband.
'Disappearances' is probably one of Mrs Gaskell's least interesting works - in my opinion - and I remember little about it.
'Curious if True' features some sort of party where all guests have featured as characters in various nursery rhymes.
'Six Weeks at Heppenheim' - can't remember much about this one, other than it features a gentleman staying at an inn (I think) for six weeks (of course), owing to him being ill or injured.
May 12, 2015
This collection was a mixed bag -- a couple of European Gothic stories, a couple of moralizing tales, and one set of anecdotes about people disappearing. "The Grey Woman" was the best of the collection but except for the last one ("Disappearances"), I liked them all.
The middle stories ("Libbie Marsh's Three Eras", "Christmas Storms and Sunshine", "Hand and Heart" and "Bessie's Troubles at Home") I found reminiscent of Gaskell's American contemporary Louisa May Alcott. These stories are much what I had anticipated Gaskell's short fiction to be. The first three stories were unexpected in both being set in Europe and in style. I am curious now to read some more of her short stories!
The middle stories ("Libbie Marsh's Three Eras", "Christmas Storms and Sunshine", "Hand and Heart" and "Bessie's Troubles at Home") I found reminiscent of Gaskell's American contemporary Louisa May Alcott. These stories are much what I had anticipated Gaskell's short fiction to be. The first three stories were unexpected in both being set in Europe and in style. I am curious now to read some more of her short stories!
July 27, 2015
This book contains 8 stories, and was a good example of the subjects that stirred the imagination of this important author and spurred her on to take up paper and pen to create a story. In this collection the tales are all completely different and some have the personal thoughts of the author or a moral to the story. She wrote and wanted her readers to think for themselves. I don't think she morally judged anyone, she excepted people with all their virtues and faults. I have to believe that she read news articles of the day and from those she found her sources for creating stories of her own. Not my favorite works but really enjoyed reading these.
April 16, 2011
Most of the stories in this were very good- there was only one i didn't like. Bessy's troubles at home. It had a very old fashioned vibe to it - a "do as God and your brothers wish you to or you will be unhappy." Pissed me off. It seemed strange as a Gaskell story, as she is not usually in tune with a lot of the sexist attitudes of her days. This story just rubbed me the wrong way. The title story, Curious if True, and Libbie Marsh's 3 eras were my favorites.
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March 6, 2014The grey woman -- Curious if true -- Six weeks at Heppenheim -- Libbie Marsh's three eras -- Christmas storms and sunshine -- Hand and heart -- Bessy's troubles at home -- Disappearances.
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September 26, 2013
These stories were varied. The Grey Woman was probably the best of them. It was well developed and interesting. Some of the others reminded me of the writings of Louisa May Alcott - sweet and idealistic.
March 13, 2013
Some of the tales were better than others; all were decent, at least. A diverting book- I'm glad I read it.
January 26, 2019
Good fun. Some lovely short stories
January 25, 2018
The grey lady
Очень грустная история. Мне неочевидно, неужели не было сословных предрассудков, что джентельмену ненормально жениться на дочери мельника? Сочувствуешь им, конечно.
Curious if true
Забавно, когда приходит осознание, о чём это. До меня дошло далеко не сразу, а некоторых, я, к сожалению, не узнала.
Six weeks at Happenheim
Милотень! Вот ведь ни о чём, просто, но очень мило!
Thekla - это ж Фёкла получается?
Я думала, что ГГ сам решит на ней жениться, но так тоже хорошо получилось.
LIBBIE MARSH'S THREE ERAS
Очень грустная история. Наверняка очень жизненная, тем более для того времени - да, впрочем, для любого. Но зачем же она? Ради двух строч��к "морали" в конце, которые, сама автор говорит, обычно никто не читает?
CHRISTMAS STORMS AND SUNSHINE
Мило, все живы и радомтны, это ли не счастье в книге!
Hand and heart
Какие поучительные речи! Конечно, это притча, я плохо себе представляю это в реальной жизни, но написано хорошо: можно читать детям.
Bessy's troubles at home
Какой жизненный рассказик! Ужасно грустный, ужасно правдивый в части "я хотела как лучше, а всё вышло не так". Читаю - и так уж жалко Мэри!
Мораль этой истории мне совсем не близка: женщина должна всё своё время и свои желания подчинить желаниям других. Понятно, конечно, что нельзя эгоистично настаивать на своём, но всё же такое отречение тоже устарело.
Disappearences
Ни о чём, вроде детективных историй или анекдотов - просто набор историй об исчезновениях. И хвала, хотя и кажется, что какая-то едкая - полиции.
Очень грустная история. Мне неочевидно, неужели не было сословных предрассудков, что джентельмену ненормально жениться на дочери мельника? Сочувствуешь им, конечно.
Curious if true
Забавно, когда приходит осознание, о чём это. До меня дошло далеко не сразу, а некоторых, я, к сожалению, не узнала.
Six weeks at Happenheim
Милотень! Вот ведь ни о чём, просто, но очень мило!
Thekla - это ж Фёкла получается?
Я думала, что ГГ сам решит на ней жениться, но так тоже хорошо получилось.
LIBBIE MARSH'S THREE ERAS
Очень грустная история. Наверняка очень жизненная, тем более для того времени - да, впрочем, для любого. Но зачем же она? Ради двух строч��к "морали" в конце, которые, сама автор говорит, обычно никто не читает?
CHRISTMAS STORMS AND SUNSHINE
Мило, все живы и радомтны, это ли не счастье в книге!
Hand and heart
Какие поучительные речи! Конечно, это притча, я плохо себе представляю это в реальной жизни, но написано хорошо: можно читать детям.
Bessy's troubles at home
Какой жизненный рассказик! Ужасно грустный, ужасно правдивый в части "я хотела как лучше, а всё вышло не так". Читаю - и так уж жалко Мэри!
Мораль этой истории мне совсем не близка: женщина должна всё своё время и свои желания подчинить желаниям других. Понятно, конечно, что нельзя эгоистично настаивать на своём, но всё же такое отречение тоже устарело.
Disappearences
Ни о чём, вроде детективных историй или анекдотов - просто набор историй об исчезновениях. И хвала, хотя и кажется, что какая-то едкая - полиции.
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