Maid Marian, and Other Stories

Name: Maid Marian, and Other Stories
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell

By Molly Elliot Seawell

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A collection of short stories blending romantic fantasy, regional portraiture, and light comedy. The opening tale follows a practical New York lawyer who acquires an old full-length portrait that unexpectedly comes to life, prompting fanciful exchanges and self-revelation. Other pieces range from sentimental sea adventures and humorous family sketches to vignettes of social manners and moral dilemmas in varied settings, often emphasizing graceful prose, wit, and understated pathos while portraying characters' loyalties, vanities, and quiet virtues.

About the Author

Molly Elliot Seawell

Molly Elliot Seawell was an American author known for her diverse contributions to literature, including novels, children's stories, and historical narratives. Her works often reflect her interest in American history and society, as seen in titles like "A Virginia Cavalier" and "Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics." Seawell's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and vivid settings, appealing to both young readers and adults. She also wrote engaging tales of adventure and the sea, such as "Quarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the Sea." Through her varied body of work, Seawell has left a notable mark on American literary heritage.