Idle Hour Stories
Exploring Human Relationships Through Southern FictionBy Eugenia Dunlap Potts
Length4h 53m
About this audiobook
Eugenia Dunlap Potts' "Idle Hour Stories" is a captivating collection of short tales that illuminate the daily lives and intricate emotions of women in the late 19th century American South. Potts'Äô literary style is characterized by her keen observation, rich descriptions, and a subtle balance of humor and pathos. These stories, steeped in realism, offer nuanced portrayals of societal expectations and personal aspirations, reflecting the complexities of Southern culture during a time of social transformation. The narratives weave together themes of domesticity, independence, and the quest for identity, situating her work within the context of Southern Gothic literature while also speaking to broader feminist dialogues emerging in her era. Eugenia Dunlap Potts, an influential figure in Southern literature, was born into a world where women'Äôs voices were often marginalized. Her own experiences as a Southern woman likely fueled her passion for inner lives and emotional richness in her characters. Potts contributed significantly to the literary landscape of her time, becoming a pioneering voice for women'Äôs narratives that challenged conventions and celebrated intimacy and strength. For readers seeking a profound exploration of womanhood and cultural identity, "Idle Hour Stories" represents a seminal work deserving of attention. Potts'Äô engaging storytelling and masterful craftsmanship invite readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of gender and society, making this collection a compelling addition to any literary canon.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length4 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Her Christmas Gift: A WHITE RIBBON STORY
3In a Pullman Car: A LOVE STORY
4In Old Kentucky: A PRIZE STORY
5His Gratitude: VENGEANCE IS MINE
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6The Singer's Christmas: A HOLIDAY STORY
7Turning the Tables: A PRACTICAL STORY
8How She Helped Him: STORY OF A WIFE
9The Iron Box: A MYSTERY
10The Girl Farmers: A PRACTICAL STORY
11Proving a Heart: A LOVE STORY
12Hezekiah's Wooing: A FIRESIDE SKETCH
13A Summer Daisy: A PASTORAL
14Treesa: A CHARACTER SKETCH
15My First Jury Case: THE DOG WITNESS
16Three Visits: A ROMANTIC SKETCH
17An Easter Dawn: "AND THERE WAS LIGHT"
18In the Mammoth Cave: WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY
19A REVERIE
20THE MISER AND THE ANGEL
21REST: IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER
22THE CHANGED CROSS
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