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A Philanthropist
In her novel "A Philanthropist," Josephine Daskam Bacon intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of altruism and personal sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the book employs a keen blend of realism and psychological depth, capturing the nuanced interactions between the protagonist and her societal context. Bacon's articulate prose invites readers to grapple with the moral dilemmas faced by those who seek to better the world while navigating the limitations imposed by societal expectations and personal desires. Josephine Daskam Bacon, a prominent figure in the literary landscape of her time, was influenced by her own experiences in philanth...
Selected Works of Josephine Daskam Bacon
The colonel entered his sister's room abruptly, sat down on her bed, and scattered a drawerful of fluffy things laid out for packing. “You don't seem to think about my side of the matter,” he said gloomily. “What am I to do here all alone, for Heaven's sake?” “That is so like a man,” she murmured, one arm in a trunk. “Let me see: party-boots, the children's arctics, Dick's sweater—did you think I could live here forever, Cal?” “Then you shouldn't have come at all. Just as I get thoroughly settled down to flowers in the drawing-room, and rabbits in a chafing-dish, and people for dinner, you skip off. Why don't you bring the children here? What did you marry into the navy f...
The Strange Cases of Dr Stanchon
Josephine Daskam Bacon (Mrs. Selden Bacon) (born: Josephine Dodge Daskam) was an American writer of great versatility. She is chiefly known as a writer who made the point of having female protagonists. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
The Memoirs of a Baby
Josephine Daskam Bacon (1876-1961) wrote fiction concerned with women's issues and went on to help found the Girl Scouts.
A Reversion To Type
In 'A Reversion To Type,' Josephine Daskam Bacon delves into the intricacies of human nature as it meets the forces of societal norms. Through masterful storytelling and Bacon's distinct narrative voice, the novel explores the nuanced dance between individuality and conformity. Particularly notable within the tale is the blend of psychological insight and social commentary, which hallmarks Bacon's literary craft. Situated within the literary context of early 20th-century American prose, the book stands out for its bold treatment of character development and the societal pressures that shape our lives. The timeless relevance of these themes lends the novel a place among those works that conti...
East Coast Ghosts
Thrills, tears, and laughter await the reader in this Devil's dozen of delights by such authors as John D. MacDonald, Henry James and Ambrose Bierce. On the rocky coast of Maine you climb into horror as a peglegged lighthouse keeper probes his employer's secret. In primordial swamps of Florida, you itch with excitement as an elusive hotrodder knifes through roadblocks like a phantom. In between, you dodge a small psychic vampire in New Enlgand, are hassled by the premature ghost of your girlfriend in New Jersey, investigate a luminescent presence in Pennsylvania coal mine and much more!
American Fiction, 1901-1925
A 1997 bibliography of American fiction from 1901-1925.
The Biography of a Boy
Satirical view of child-rearing practices in London during the Victorian era.
The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon
To Dr. Stanchon, who came in the intervals allowed by his work, she seemed sadly changed. It was not that her face looked heavier and more fretfully lined; not that her voice grew more monotonous; not that she seemed sunk in the selfish stupor that her type of suffering invariably produces. He had seen all this in others and seen it change for a better state. No; in Miss Mary the settled pessimism of a deep conviction had an almost uncanny power of communicating itself to those about her.
