Wolfville Nights

Name: Wolfville Nights
Author: Alfred Henry Lewis

By Alfred Henry Lewis

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The collection offers episodic short narratives rooted in frontier and cattle-country life, blending humorous tall tales, local color, and retrospective reminiscence. Individual sketches depict hunts, saloon gambling, ghostly anecdotes, romantic entanglements, and legal or personal disputes, often delivered in lively regional vernacular. Recurring personalities and small-community rivalries illuminate codes of honor, rough justice, and the gap between legend and everyday routine. The volume assembles self-contained vignettes that emphasize vivid character portraits, episodic incident, and an ambivalent nostalgia for a rugged, changing landscape.

About the Author

Alfred Henry Lewis

Alfred Henry Lewis was an American author and journalist known for his vivid storytelling and engaging narratives. He gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing significantly to the genre of Western fiction. His notable works include "Faro Nell and Her Friends: Wolfville Stories," which showcases his talent for character-driven tales set in the American West. Lewis's writing often reflects his keen observations of society and politics, as seen in works like "The Boss, and How He Came to Rule New York." Through his diverse range of stories, he captured the spirit of his time and left a lasting impact on American literature.