Publisher's Synopsis
Curtis' Prue and I and Lotus Eating is a collection of short stories written by Hamilton Wright Mable. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the titular story, Curtis' Prue and I, which is a humorous tale about a group of friends who go on a camping trip and encounter various mishaps along the way. The second part of the book contains six stories, including Lotus Eating, which is a poignant story about a man who becomes disillusioned with his life and decides to leave his family to pursue his dreams. Other stories in the book include The Tree of Knowledge, The Other Wise Man, and The Burglar and the Blizzard. Mable's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. Overall, Curtis' Prue and I and Lotus Eating is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of stories that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.