Idle Idyls (1900)

Idle Idyls is a collection of short stories written by Carolyn Wells and first published in 1900. The book contains twelve stories that are light-hearted and humorous in tone, exploring various aspects of life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The stories are set in both urban and rural settings, and feature a diverse cast of characters, including wealthy socialites, struggling artists, and eccentric inventors. Some of the stories are romantic in nature, while others are more focused on comedy and satire. Throughout the book, Wells demonstrates her wit and cleverness, as well as her keen observation of human behavior. Overall, Idle Idyls is a charming and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century America.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.