Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905

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27864

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Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905

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en

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A collection of diverse fiction and non-fiction from June 1905, featuring stories of domestic life, political intrigue, and adventure. The volume includes a poignant tale of a professor's wife finding her voice, alongside reviews of contemporary novels exploring themes of love, slander, and Southern society.

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Published in June 1905, *Ainslee's* Vol. 15, No. 5 presents a diverse literary landscape ranging from domestic realism to political thrillers. The volume opens with Elizabeth Duer's story, 'The Outgoing of Simeon,' which chronicles the life of Deena Shelton, a practical woman married to the frugal, distinguished botany professor Simeon Ponsonby. When Simeon departs for six months of research in South America, Deena faces isolation and financial constraints. Finding solace in her sister Polly's visit and a new dress, she discovers a suppressed talent for poetry. Deciding to publish under the pseudonym Gerald Shelton, she transforms her loneliness into creative output, finding a new voice amidst the quiet of her rented home. The issue transitions into an extensive editorial review of contemporary publications, offering a snapshot of early 20th-century literary tastes. David Graham Phillips' *The Deluge* is highlighted as a dramatic political thriller detailing a young lawyer's ascent to power through the manipulation of party machines, serving as a master of Congress and a terror of the financial world. Warwick Deeping's *The Slanderers* is praised for its idealistic romance and dainty landscape descriptions, while L. H. Hammond's *The Master Word* tackles the complex racial and social issues of the Southern phosphate region. Geraldine Bonner's *The Pioneer* offers a mining story set in the post-Civil War era, capturing the social life of San Francisco and Nevada camps. The collection also features Guy Wetmore Carryl's humorous posthumous work, *Far From the Maddening Girls*, and Booth Tarkington's political short stories, which critique modern political methods and the extinction of old-style lobbyists. Additionally, reviews cover *The Princess Passes*, a charming narrative of a European tour, and *The Chronicles of Don Q*, a dignified tale of a Spanish bandit. Together, these works balance domestic concerns with sensational adventure and sharp social commentary, reflecting the era's evolving narrative styles.

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Categories

• Short Stories
• Poetry