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!

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 …

Grace Holbrook, and Other Stories of Endeavor and Experience

Read by TriciaG 4.2
Ten short stories of girls, each one relating a little lesson in doing one's duty, being a person of integrity, or other character lessons. …

Six Little Girls

Read by TriciaG 4.3
Maynie Thorne has become a Christian, and she's joined the church. But somehow, despite her good intentions, she struggles to think and act …

A Hedge Fence

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Twelve stories, one for each month of the year, which first list a few Bible verses then relate how those verses took effect in a young pers…

Pansies for Thoughts

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
The young Grace Livingston compiled this book using quotes from her aunt's works; Isabella Macdonald Alden (who wrote under the pen name &qu…

New Year's Tangles and Other Stories

Read by TriciaG 4.3
This is a collection of 40 short (some VERY short) stories from Christian author Pansy. They seem to have been taken from her magazine for c…

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 …

Sunshine Factory

Read by fiddlesticks 4.3
Sunshine Factory by Pansy is a collection of seven heartwarming short stories that resonate with readers of all ages. Each tale is crafted t…

Mary Burton Abroad, and Other Stories

Read by TriciaG 3.9
A collection of short stories by Pansy, Rev. C.M. Livingston, and other authors. The first eleven stories are about Mary Burton, who, althou…

Next Things, and Dorrie's Day

Read by TriciaG 4.5
Two short stories about young people who find themselves in difficult circumstances, written in 1880.Next Things relates of two brothers, re…

Modern Prophets and Other Sketches

Read by TriciaG 4.3
Short stories and sketches all relating in some way to temperance and advocating for prohibition. Each story looks at a different facet of t…

Sunshine Factory (Version 2)

Read by DariaAM 4.6
Sunshine Factory, written under the pseudonym Pansy, is a warm-hearted, cheerful, inspiring, and witty collection of Christian children's ta…

Stories and Pictures from the Life of Jesus

Read by TriciaG 4.8
Twenty-four short accounts from the life of Jesus, each about 2 minutes in length. They are mostly taken straight from the Bible, with littl…

Little Minnie, and Other Stories

Read by TriciaG 4
This is a little book of very short stories or vignettes, about children and intended for children. Many of the stories reference the includ…

Bobby's Wolf and Other Stories

Read by TriciaG 5
A collection of short stories for children, published in 1888. Some are "made up" stories and some are real-life accounts, all wit…

Missent: The Story of a Letter

Read by TriciaG 5
As she's going through a box of books after settling in a hotel, Miss Sarah Stafford finds an old postcard written years earlier, stuck betw…

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