Flashlights by Mary Aldis
"Flashlights" by Mary Aldis is a collection of poems, stories, and sketches written in the early 20th century. This book captures various moments of human emotion and experience, reflecting themes of longing, love, and societal observation. Through its blend of poetic forms and narrative prose, it delves into the complexities of life, love, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The content of "Flashlights" flows through a series of
vignettes and lyrical pieces, exploring the lives of everyday characters—from the troubled souls in a barber shop to the poignant exchanges among strangers on a park bench. Each section portrays different facets of life, capturing moments of connection, reflection, and the struggles that people face amid the backdrop of city life. Aldis's writing emphasizes the subtleties of human interaction and the emotions that lie beneath the surface, ultimately inviting readers to pause and consider their own experiences in the tapestry of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aldis, Mary, 1872-1949 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16011975 |
| Title | Flashlights |
| Original Publication | New York: Duffield & Company, 1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75630 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1036 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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