Gertrude Atherton (1857–1948) was an American author and socialite known for her novels and short stories. Her works, including “The Conqueror” and “Black Oxen,” often explored societal norms and the roles of women, making her a prominent figure in American literature.
Short Stories written by Gertrude Atherton
- Death and the Woman 1898 - Her husband was dying, and she was alone with him. Nothing could exceed the desolation of her surroundings. She and… ... Read more
- The Bell in the Fog 1898 - Chapter 1 The great author had realized one of the dreams of his ambitious youth, the possession of an ancestral… ... Read more
- The Sacrificial Alter 1898 - LOUIS BAC drifted like a gray shadow through the gray streets of San Francisco. Even the French colony, one of… ... Read more
- The Striding Place 1898 - Weigall, continental and detached, tired early of grouse shooting. To stand propped against a sod fence while his host's workmen… ... Read more