Friendship Village Love Stories contains charming romantic accounts of the citizens of a village called Friendship. It's a place where no one is sick or poor, and the women look after each other and have a strong bond. The narrator has come to Friendship village to escape an unhappy relationship and is interested in the lives of the village residents, including Calliope Marsh, Mame Bliss, Mame Wallace, Amanda Toplady, and others. The people of the village use a folksy dialect that is entertaining and gives a unique touch to the stories. Zona Gale established herself as a realistic narrator of...

Peace in Friendship Village is a collection of short stories by writer Zona Gale set in Friendship Village, an idyllic and generous town devoted to children, family, and community. These stories are filled with fascinating characters and themes that evoke readers' emotions. Gale is famous for setting up a number of her works in the Friendship village which she stated was not based upon any single town but typical of a small town.

Mothers to Men is a modern realist novel by renowned novelist and storyteller Zona Gale. Through this work, she has attempted to bring public attention to the forgotten time and forgotten values of the Friendship Village, a place facing the changes of the 20th century. Gale told the tale beautifully with humor and ease. She wrote about the women and men of that village as they dealt with an abandoned child, women's rights, and suffrage. One of the most prominent themes throughout the novel is wealth versus values. Like all her earlier works, Gale wrote this one with a unique style and...

Neighborhood Stories is a collection of short stories set in the neighborhood of friendship village. These stories are filled with intriguing characters and themes that evoke readers' emotions. Zona Gale is famous for setting up a number of her works in the Friendship village which she stated was not based upon any single town but typical of a small town. Contents include A Great Tree Exit Charity The Time has Come The Face of Friendship Village The Flood The Party The Biggest Business The Prodigal Guest Mr. Dombledon Human The Homecoming

Heart's Kindred is an absorbing story of a man coming to terms with the ways of society. The main characters, Inger and Lorry, start a journey to Lorry's aunt after Lorry runs away from her wedding. Various events cause Inger to face his untamed and fierce nature on their way. He then realizes that everyone worldwide has the same feelings or attitudes as others. Zona Gale wrote this work during the initial year of World War I. She portrays how Inger was happy about the war until he learned about the devastation that the war had caused around Europe. He then realizes that everyone around him...

Zona Gale's 'Christmas' delves into the complexities of human relationships, unraveling the intertwined lives of a small town community during the holiday season. Gale's realistic portrayal of characters and their emotions creates a poignant and heartwarming narrative that captures the essence of Christmas spirit. Through descriptive prose and poignant dialogue, Gale invites readers to reflect on the true meaning of love, family, and community, making it a timeless piece of literature with universal themes. Set in the early 20th century, the novel embodies the American literary tradition of...

Friendship Village Love Stories contains charming romantic accounts of the citizens of a village called Friendship. It's a place where no one is sick or poor, and the women look after each other and have a strong bond. The narrator has come to Friendship village to escape an unhappy relationship and is interested in the lives of the village residents, including Calliope Marsh, Mame Bliss, Mame Wallace, Amanda Toplady, and others. The people of the village use a folksy dialect that is entertaining and gives a unique touch to the stories. Zona Gale established herself as a realistic narrator of...