Pansy

Pansy, the pen name of the American author Isabella Alden, was born in 1841 in New York. Growing up in a family that valued education and literature, she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Pansy became well-known for her engaging tales that often explored themes of faith, morality, and the everyday lives of young people. Her writing resonated with readers of her time, making her a beloved figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pansy published numerous novels, short stories, and children's books, many of which reflect her deep Christian values and advocacy for moral living.

If you're curious about Pansy's work, you'll find a treasure trove of stories that not only entertain but also inspire thoughtful reflection. Her characters often face relatable challenges and moral dilemmas, making her stories timeless and relevant even today. Dive into her collection in the app and discover the charm and wisdom that Pansy brings to her writing—you might just find a new favorite author!

Helen Lester

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Twelve year old Helen is determined to be a good girl, but the harder she tries, the worse her days go. Is there any hope? And what made suc…

Three People

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Three boys in very different home environments start life on the same day: the pampered Pliny Hastings, the solidly brought-up Benny Phillip…

Christie's Christmas

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Now that the railroad has come through, Christie Tucker's parents have decided to save enough for her to go to her well-to-do Uncle Daniel f…

The Man of the House

Read by TriciaG 4.9
Ten-year-old Reuben Watson Stone is carrying a heavy burden. As "the man of the house", he feels responsible for supporting his wi…

As in a Mirror

Read by TriciaG 4.7
A wealthy and successful author, John Stuart King is preparing to write his next book, which includes a homeless tramp. He has done all the …

One Commonplace Day

Read by TriciaG 4.4
A temperance lecturer misses his train and ends up attending a town picnic. It was a common enough picnic on a commonplace day. But the disc…

Chrissy's Endeavor

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Eighteen year old Chrissy Hollister attends a Christian Endeavor Society meeting while away for the summer, and it changes her whole outlook…

The Browning Boys

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Twin brothers Aleck and Ben Browning are determined to help their family through a financially difficult time, but what can they do at eleve…

Grandpa's Darlings

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Fiction, or fact? The narrator asserts it's fact. The narrator is an author, whom her little nieces call "Auntie Belle". There's a…

Spun from Fact

Read by TriciaG 4.9
As the title suggests, this story is from real events. As the author explains in the last chapter, all of the events are true; the conversat…

John Remington, Martyr

Read by MaryAnn 4.8
John and his new wife, Mattie, have moved, together with Aunt Martha, to the city to pastor a church there. Their story continues in town, …

Sidney Martin's Christmas (and Other Stories)

Read by TriciaG 5
Sixty-two short pieces, many/most of them originally published in The Pansy, a magazine for children. The topics are many and varied, but mo…

Divers Women

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Divers Women is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that explores the multifaceted nature of womanhood through the lens of Chris…

By Way of the Wilderness

Read by TriciaG 4.9
Wayne Pierson can’t remember a time when his life was easy. Enemies in the form of a stepmother and stepbrother have come between Wayne and …

What She Said and What She Meant, and People Who Haven't Time and Can't Afford It

Read by TriciaG 4.6
Two short stories by Pansy. In "What She Said and What She Meant," Mrs. Marks detests gossip and avoids it as much as she can. But…

Her Associate Members

Read by TriciaG 4.8
This continues the story started in Chrissy's Endeavor. Chrissy is now married. Her husband is weak after a severe illness, so they have gon…

What They Couldn't: A Home Story

Read by TriciaG 4.5
The Cameron family tries to keep up in society despite their more limited finances, by "making a dollar look to [their] friends as thou…

Gertrude's Diary, and The Cube

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Two stories about young people. "Gertrude's Diary" is written by a young girl. She and her three friends have given to them Bible …

Grandma's Miracles; or, Stories Told at Six o'Clock in the Evening

Read by TriciaG 4.9
In the Wilbur home, six o'clock on Saturday evening was the children's hour with Grandma. . . . During the season of which I am going to tel…

Mrs. Harry Harper's Awakening

Read by TriciaG 4.7
Five stories with the general themes of foreign missions, money, and hypocrisy.Mrs. Harry Harper's Awakening: A young wife in a new city is …

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