In Simpkinsville: Character Tales

By Ruth McEnery Stuart

Book Overview

In Simpkinsville: Character Tales is a collection of short stories written by Ruth McEnery Stuart. The book is set in a fictional town called Simpkinsville and features a cast of colorful characters who each have their own unique stories to tell. The stories are written in a Southern dialect and explore themes such as love, family, and community. Some of the characters include Aunt Nancy, a wise and kind matriarch who is respected by everyone in town; Uncle Remus, a former slave who tells stories to the children of Simpkinsville; and Mrs. Tump, a gossipy woman who always has something to say about everyone.Throughout the book, Stuart paints a vivid picture of life in Simpkinsville, capturing the small joys and struggles of everyday life. The stories are heartwarming and humorous, with a touch of nostalgia for a simpler time. Overall, In Simpkinsville: Character Tales is a charming collection of stories that celebrates the power of community and the resilience of the human spirit.""Of co'se, Brother Binney""--he spoke with painful hesitation --""of co'se she'll look for you to come an' to put up a prayer, an' maybe read a po'tion o' Scripture. An' I've thought that over. Seems to me the whole thing is sad enough for religious services--ef anything is. I've seen reel funerals thet wasn't half so mo'nful, ef I'm any judge of earthly sorrers. There wouldn't be any occasion to bring in the doll in the services, I don't think. But there ain't any earthly grief, in my opinion, but's got a Scripture tex' to match it, ef it's properly selected.""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: 1162667664
• ISBN13: 9781162667669
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"